Psalm 119: 97-120; Gen. 45:16-28; 1 Cor. 8:1-13; Mark 6:13-29

We must look to God’s word for wisdom and knowledge. We should use His word to teach and guide us through this sometimes busy and hectic world we live in. By applying His teachings to our life, we can be an example to others. God’s word will direct us to His light and a path to eternal life.

In Mark 6:22-27, King Herod had John the Baptist beheaded because of pressure he felt from family and friends. How many times are our actions due to outside pressure from peers or worldly actions? If we would stay focused on God’s path and follow His word, these outside pressures would not be so tempting to follow.

Only God can really give us “anything we want.” Like the daughter who was told “Ask me for anything you want, and I’ll give it to you,” so often we want to be able to give the same request to our own children. We must always remember that only in steadfast prayer with God can we, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.”

Look only to Him for our direction, purpose and delight!