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Exposition
Proverbs 1: 20-32 show the dangers of choosing not to listen to Christ who is wisdom and succumbing to the temptations of satan.
On the other hand, our text makes very clear the benefit of listening to Jesus Christ. It is comforting to know that anyone who listens and does as Christ says is automatically dwelling in Christ. Whoever dwells in Christ is secure because it means such a person is dwelling in the secret place of the Most High, the heart of the Almighty. Such a person will be immovable because the secret place is a fortress under protection by the hosts of heaven. The angels encamp around you and you have victory continuously.
The one who dwells in Christ is dwelling in the Rock of ages. Storms will come and floods will be unleashed by the one who wants you swept away, but you know what, the righteous run to Him and they are safe. The hand of satan is not long enough to reach you because you are abiding under the shadow of the Almighty.
When you dwell in Christ, you will hear of wars and rumours of war, you will hear of people dying all over the place, but you will have no fear because of the certainty that you are under the protection of the God of heaven and the earth. No matter what happens you are calm in the knowledge that if God can’t save you, nothing can save you. He has a covenant of protection with you and He always keeps His promises.
God will always keep His promises. It is up to you to dwell in Him. Your “dwelling in Christ” is meant to be permanent. If you treat Christ as a place where you check into when there are problems and as soon as the problems subside, you can check out, then you are compromising the ease and absence from fear that is promised.
Prayer
It is in my interest to listen to you, oh Lord. Let there be a desperate desire to listen and do your will in Jesus name.
May I never treat Christ as a hotel where I can check in and out at random in Jesus name. I ask that you help me to dwell permanently come rain or sunshine in Jesus name.
Bible Reading Plan in 26 weeks (Be part of the Bible Reading Program)
Day 17
Joshua 17
Job 17
Proverbs 17
Jeremiah 17
Matthew 17
Romans 17
Revelation 5
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