DO YOU NEED ASSURANCE THAT GOD WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU?

SCRIPTURE:
He who walks righteously and speaks what is right, who rejects 
gain from extortion and keeps his hand from accepting bribes, 
who stops his ears against plots of murder and shuts his eyes 
against contemplating evil; this is the man who will dwell on 
the heights, whose refuge will be the mountain fortress.  His 
bread will be supplied, and water will not fail him.  
(Isaiah 33:15-16)

MEDITATION:
If you have lost everything, 
but still have the essentials for living, you could make it, right?
The two essentials we need to sustain life are food and water.
The Bible gives us a promise that these two life sustaining elements 
will always be available for those who do the following:
1.   Walks righteously.
2.   Speaks what is right.
3.   Does not try to extort anything from others.
4.   Refuses to accept bribes to do anything.
5.   Does not listen to anyone contemplating murder.
6.   Closes his eyes to evilness.

To summarize, a person needs to be pure in conduct.
Being pure in conduct includes honesty and integrity in dealing with others. 
A Christian should be known in his neighborhood 
or place of business as an honest person - a person who can be trusted. 

In order to be pure in conduct, we need to have a pure heart.
Jesus said, “Blessed are the pure in heart.” 
Do you want to be happy? 
Then apply this Beatitude to your own heart. 

The pure in heart are the only ones 
who have the capacity to know what it means to be supremely happy. 
Their hearts are pure toward God 
and, as a result, are pure toward their fellowmen. 

They are happy because, with their relationship with God, 
they do not envy anyone’s worldly goods.
They are happy because their happiness is not 
dependent on the praise from others, but is based on pleasing the Lord.

They are happy because they do not create enemies 
but have a desire to live at peace with others.
They are happy because they are at peace with God 
and, as a result, are at peace with the world.

ACTION:
Are you searching for peace and happiness 
and need assurance that you will have the essentials for sustaining life?
Then follow the instructions from God’s Word 
and develop a pure (honest and trustworthy) heart.

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for Your promises for those who are 
pure in heart. Forgive me if my heart is far from pure. Help me to 
purify my heart so that I can enjoy peace and happiness in my life. 
Teach me how to be known as a person with honesty and integrity. 
Help me to purge myself of all dishonesty and hidden agendas.”