I collect Bibles, some for different translations, but my favorites are those made into devotionals simultaneously. For instance, I am reading the NIV (New International Version) this year endorsed by the original five ‘Women of Faith’ speakers. I love their voices of knowledge explaining verses, pages of devotions, and the highlights of women throughout the Bible.
By my favorite reading chair is my T.D. Jakes~’Woman Thou Art Loosed-NKJV (New King James Version) and his ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ at the bottom of each page. Little snippets of encouragement, thoughts, and God’s special love for his girls.
This morning I discovered that my Thomas Kincade “Reflections from the Heart of God” (NKJV) is not only full of Thom’s beautiful art but personal devotions by his wife, Nanette. What a glorious surprise, so as I sat this morning acquainting myself with Nanette and thumbing through my art gallery, I came across this gem.
Proverbs 30:5 NKJV “Every word of God is pure; He us a shield to those who put their trust in him.”
Pure~To be pure is to be without contamination!!! 100%…nothing less than! God’s word is pure, the truth in its most straightforward form.
“He is a shield to those who put their trust in him.” A person or thing providing protection! In battle, it’s a broad piece of metal or suitable material used as protection against blows.
The world and life feel like a battle; lines have been drawn everywhere, sides have been taken, and stances made. Everyone has an opinion on everything and that is our right but then with so many voices screaming their own agendas, whom and what do we believe?
Proverbs 30:5…the pure word of God, that’s what and we rely on the shield of his protection in today’s battles.
Thank you for sharing your time with me and have a blessed day! 🥰
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