Morning Devotion - Prov. 17

Read Proverbs 17

1. The virtues of a quiet life (1, 27-28). Note also Paul's instruction to the Thessalonian church (1 Thes. 4:11).
2. The variety and ugliness of "normal" sin (5, 9, 11, 13-15, 19).
3. The value of a Redeemer in a world of misery (2, 17, 22).

The Point: The Son of God came as the Servant of the Lord, and a friend of sinners. He has covered over us in our iniquity and adversity, and has granted to us joy unspeakable even on this potholed pilgrim journey.

1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory,

May the Lord increase your joy in Christ today.