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Bible Verse of The Day – 6-4-22

Proverbs 8:11 (NKJV) 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, And all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.

Wisdom is priceless! There is no comparison to her.

When we think we need money, success, or power, we’d better think again. None of these will get us anywhere without God’s wisdom.

With money, we need wisdom to know how to handle it. With success, we need wisdom to know how to keep it going. With power we need wisdom to know how to keep it in its rightful place; not going to our heads.

God’s word says, happy is the man who finds wisdom!

Why?

Because that man has gained something that nothing else can bring him; understanding!

When we have wisdom, we gain understanding. And the proceeds from it are better than anything this world can offer.

Rubies, silver, and fine gold can’t even come close to the rewards of having wisdom.

Proverbs 3:13-14 (NKJV) 13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; 14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.

Wisdom is the most key thing in all our getting and desiring. So, go after Godly wisdom! We will be a happy people. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – 1-18-21

Proverbs 1:20-22 (NKJV) 20 Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. 21 She cries out in the chief concourses, At the openings of the gates in the city She speaks her words: 22 “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge.

God wants us to be wise. His word teaches us this over and over again, from Genesis to Revelation.

So many people believe wisdom is hard to find or obtain. This may seem to be true if we believe that wisdom can only be obtained by our own experiences over the course of many, many years.

The truth, however, is that God gives us many ways of becoming wise.

Learning from our own experiences is only one way. And to be honest, this is probably the hardest way to gain wisdom because it means we have to go through a lot of tough things before we start to have the insights and understanding that come with being wise.

So, what’s the best way to become wise?

Well, there is more than just a single way.

We can glean a lot of wisdom from watching and listening to others who offer to share their insights with us.

We can learn by observing others who have understanding that we may lack.

We can pray and seek wisdom from the Holy Spirit, Who will lead us in all things.

And we can spend time gleaning wisdom from the word of God.

His word is packed with wisdom from centuries of people who walked His path and who penned what the Holy Spirit inspired them to write.

God’s wisdom is the best and most pure because it is not contaminated by man.

Therefore, get wisdom.

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-11-20

James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

Having Godly wisdom is a necessity, but whether we have it or not is a choice we must make.

Now, James is being nice when he says, “If any of us lacks wisdom”. That’s a very kind way of putting it out there.

But let me just admit something here. I know I need God’s wisdom so much in my life. It hurts if I don’t have it. I will almost literally insert my foot in my mouth without Him.

Never mind asking. I will beg Him for His wisdom at times because I know me. And I need it on a constant basis!

What stands out to me in this scripture is, number one, we all will lack wisdom at times. Thus, it’s up to us to get Godly wisdom.

It’s crucial to remember this, because not only will we need it, but here is where number two comes in. We have to ask for it. Once we ask, He gives wisdom to us. Thank you, Lord!

Wisdom is a good thing to have.

Wisdom will keep us from digging ourselves a deeper hole at times. Wisdom will keep us from taking a wrong position or stance.

Wisdom will save us from entering into a bad relationship. Wisdom will keep us financially stable, etc.

Good, Godly Wisdom is so helpful when we are in a situation and we are backed into a corner. God knows how to get us out of it.

He is our God, our Jehovah, our El Shaddai, our Elohim, and the Creator of all things. And He is willing to grant us wisdom.

We just have to ask. Amen.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 2-3-20

2 Chronicles 1:10 (NKJV) 10 Now give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people of Yours?”

King Solomon had big shoes to fill when his father, King David, passed away.

David loved God, and the people of Israel loved their king. How could Solomon step in and do justice to the throne that he had inherited?

Solomon, in his quest to do what was right, offered a thousand burnt offerings to God. And then he waited. And God appeared to him.

God asked Solomon what he wanted.

2 Chronicles 1:7 (NKJV) 7 On that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?”

Solomon replied with the words above, in verse 10; “give me wisdom and knowledge”.

Solomon could have asked for anything. He could have asked for fame, wealth, a long life and an abundance of other things that come to mind. But he didn’t.

His desire was to rule Israel with the right heart, and judge the great nation of Israel as God would want him to.

This is something that each and every one of us should consider.

How much of our time do we spend seeking things for ourselves, or asking God for things that are self-centered?

How many times do we pray as Solomon prayed, asking God to give us wisdom and knowledge, so we can bring honor and glory to God as we walk the earth?

We may not be kings over nations. But we are representatives of Christ here on earth, bringing His light everywhere we go.

Let’s ask God to give us a heart that longs to put Him first in everything that we do, no matter what our position in life might be.

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-24-18

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Don’t be fearful about the decision you need to make. Don’t be hard on yourself today. God will give us the understanding and wisdom we need to make the right decision.

We can be our own worst critics at times. Knowing this, we have to save ourselves from our own judgment, critical comments and the thoughts we have against ourselves.

We don’t need an enemy because sometimes we can be our own worst one.

It’s time to stop beating ourselves up and let God show us how to balance it out. We need to know who we are in Christ.

Yes, we can make mistakes. And there is no doubt that we do. But God knows what to do to help us fix them and to help us learn from them.

We are not bad people just because we make some poor choices occasionally. It’s all part of learning what to do and not to do.

Are we going to stay down and out today? Or are we going to get up and try to get it right with God’s understanding, strength and wisdom?

We stand in prayer with you all today, and we know you can do this. Amen.

Exodus 31:3 (NKJV) 3 And I have filled him with the Spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship…

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

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Bible Verse of The Day – 3-9-18

Ecclesiastes 10:10 (NKJV) 10 If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success.

Are we looking to be successful? Do we want to get ahead in this life? Do we want to know how to handle ourselves in every situation that comes our way?

God’s wisdom will help us develop our character, and help to carry us through both, good times and hard times.

How do we obtain such character? How do we obtain such integrity and walk in this kind of wisdom? We learn God’s heart. And we do this through reading His word. We do this through walking out that word. We do this through praying for answers and waiting patiently until we receive them from Him.

We need to be sharp in this day and age. We need to be full of wisdom to take the right steps and succeed in all areas of our lives.

Dig into God’s word and succeed, overcoming the challenges we face. Amen.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-22-17

Job 12:13 (NKJV) 13 “With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding. 

We’ve talked quite a bit about wisdom recently. That’s because it’s very important! 

Wisdom has many benefits. But did you know that strength is one of those benefits? 

It’s not very often that we associate wisdom with strength. 

But, think about it. If we have wisdom, we have clarity of vision. Our convictions are stronger. We have clear direction. We have sharp discernment. And we have understanding in many things. 

And all of these add up, to help make us a stronger person in Christ. 

In a recent video that we published, we talked about the various ways to get God’s wisdom. We get wisdom by asking God for it. And we get wisdom by getting God’s word in us on a regular basis. We eat it like food! In return, it nourishes us and gives us strength. 

The more we get His word in us, the more understanding we gain. And this gives us more wisdom for our everyday lives. 

And all of these things allow us to live stronger, more fruitful lives. We will spend less time worried and fretting, and more time moving forward. 

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808 

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Bible Verse of The Day – 11-18-17

2 Chronicles 1:11-12  (NKJV) 11 Then God said to Solomon: “Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor have you asked long life—but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself, that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king— 12 wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”

Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge. Nothing else. But the scripture above shows why he also became a prosperous man. Prosperity is not just found in obtaining large amounts of money and material wealth.

Prosperity comes through God’s wisdom. And the only way to walk prosperously is to get God’s wisdom on a daily basis and for every situation.

It is the understanding, knowledge and wisdom of God that fixes a problem for good. It is in the wisdom of how to work things out that brings us the satisfaction, the completion, and the victory that we need as a person.

Prosperity comes when we get understanding and wisdom and we act accordingly.

Peter said, silver and gold I don’t have, but he offered to the man what God showed him he needed. In this situation that man needed the healing of his legs.

Acts 3:6 (NKJV) 6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

Are we laying there lame today, waiting for the wrong thing?

This is why we feel we don’t get anywhere. We think we need gold, silver, or money and that will take care of all our problems and the situation we are facing.

Wisdom and understanding in this situation showed Peter that it was healing for the man’s legs that was really needed. What good would gold and silver be to a man that couldn’t walk, couldn’t work, couldn’t do much?

With his legs, he could care for himself the rest of his life.

Understanding our situation, and what we need to do to take care of it, will bring us into a constant, steadfast, prosperous life.

We have to take the wisdom of the Lord that He gives us, for every problem we run into, and handle it accordingly.

Get up, take action and walk with the wisdom of the Lord.

Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – The Power of Wisdom – 11-12-17

Greetings in the name of Jesus! 

Wisdom; It’s a word that seems so mysterious to so many people. It’s also a word that God takes very seriously. 

We recorded a new video about the power of wisdom, and the importance that it has in our lives. 

Please click here to watch the video now. 

Additionally, in this newest video, we remove the mystery that seems to surround wisdom for so many people. 

Please click here to watch the video now. 

Wisdom is powerful and life-changing once we understand it better. And once we grasp it fully, most of our struggles and frustrations will disappear. 

Please click here to watch the video now. 

Enjoy the rest of your day. 

Sincerely in Christ, 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-10-17

Proverbs 2:10-11 (NKJV) 10 When wisdom enters your heart, And knowledge is pleasant to your soul, 11 Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you… 

Today we’re going to continue to look at wisdom and its benefits. 

As we mentioned yesterday, God wants all of us to have wisdom. And, in fact, He has told us in His word to ask for it, and He will give it. 

Why is wisdom so important? What benefits does wisdom give us? Here’s what His word says. 

A – As we gain wisdom, we also gain discretion. And His word says that discretion will preserve us. It will protect us and keep us from making foolish choices and decisions. 

B – Verse 11, above, also tells us that having wisdom gives us understanding. And understanding will keep (protect & shield) us. 

What will it protect and shield us from? Check out verses 12 – 17 for a list of some of the things we will be protected from if we have wisdom and use it in our day to day lives. 

Proverbs 2:12 To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things… 

Wisdom will deliver us (set us free from) the way of evil. 

Proverbs 2:13 From those who leave the paths of uprightness To walk in the ways of darkness; 

It will also protect us from those who walk in darkness, and from those who speak perverse (unreasonable, unacceptable) things, those who rejoice in doing evil, those whose ways are crooked (unethical, immoral) and those who are devious (using underhanded tactics) in their paths. 

Proverbs 2:14-15 Who rejoice in doing evil, And delight in the perversity of the wicked; 15 Whose ways are crooked, And who are devious in their paths; 

Wisdom will deliver us from the immoral woman (or man), the seductress (or seducer), those who are given to perverse sexual practices (adultery, fornication, etc.) and forsake the one they are avowed to, even forgetting their covenant with God. 

Proverbs 2:16 – 17To deliver you from the immoral woman, From the seductress who flatters with her words, 17 Who forsakes the companion of her youth, And forgets the covenant of her God. 

As we can see, the benefits of wisdom are many! And the list of things and people it protects us from is far-reaching. 

And, do you know what else? This is just a very tiny list of reasons why we should ask God for wisdom. 

So seek God, ask Him for wisdom. And as He gives it liberally, we can enjoy its benefits, keeping our feet on the path that God has set them on. 

Amen. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

Seven Seas Ministries
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Bible Verse of The Day – 10-9-17

James 1:5 (NKJV) 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 

Wisdom. It’s something that God considers very important. It is talked about from the beginning of His word to the end of it. 

In fact, if you search the Bible, Wisdom is mentioned no less than 230 times. So, let’s say that it’s very safe to assume that God wants us to have wisdom. 

Now, wisdom is something that many people think of only when it comes to growing older. Life’s experiences can teach us a lot. And as we walk through the things that get thrown at us, we can accumulate wisdom and understanding in a lot of areas. 

And while this is a great way to learn and accumulate wisdom, there is a better way. Ask God for it! 

God has told us that if we lack wisdom, we should ask Him for it, and He will give it liberally, without reproach. He will give it to all who ask Him. 

What are the benefits of having wisdom? Well, let’s just say that they are many! 

Too many, in fact, to list here. So, let’s talk more about wisdom tomorrow. 

Remember, if any of us lacks wisdom, we just need to ask God, who gives it liberally to all who ask. 

Until tomorrow, be blessed in Him. 

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie 

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