“Observe mercy and justice and wait on your God continually.” [2]
“The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of temptations and to reserve the unjust under punishment for the day of judgment, and especially those who walk according to the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise authority. They are presumptuous and self-willed. They are not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries.” [3]
Signs!
When we are driving, the information posted on road signs help us to know when to turn, when to slow down or speed up, as well as when to stop. The information affirms to us if we are on the right or wrong road.
The Bible is a sign that is full of helpful information. Proverbs 11:3 says that integrity and uprightness is the right road while perversity and unfaithfulness are the wrong road. Hosea 12:6 advises us to observe mercy and justice, and to wait on God rather than to proceed forward without Him. 2 Peter 2:9-10 says that the Lord is the Deliverer from temptation. The Lord says that lusting after the flesh and despising authorities is a wrong turn. He advises us not to be presumptuous, self-willed, and bold to speak evil of people in authority.
The angel told the shepherds on the first Christmas morning, "And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” The angel told the shepherds that this child is the Messiah and Savior. [4]
“Lord God Heavenly Father, please help us see and follow the sign that You have provided for us: The Bible and Your Son Jesus Christ. Your Son became flesh and dwelt among us. He was born on earth and placed in a manger. He saves us from our sin. Please Holy Spirit help us to daily observe these signs so that we avoid an eternally bad accident on our way to heaven. This we pray in Jesus’ Name. Amen.”
[1] Proverbs 11:3
[2] Hosea 12:6
[3] 2 Peter 2:9-10
[4] Luke 2:11-12
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