“Live until nothing of vital importance to you is lacking in your life. Live until you’re at peace. Finish your
life in victory as a testimony to other people. Buy up all the time you can here on earth so you can give
maximum glory to God.
After all, you have an opportunity to serve Him during your life on earth that you’ll never have again. Here
you have a choice between good and evil. You can decide to either obey God and give Him honor or yield
to the devil and give him honor. In heaven, you won’t have that choice – there’s only good. In heaven,
there’s no devil to resist.
Remember, we can’t win faith battles for Jesus on the other side of the grave. The good fight of faith
takes place here on earth.
‘Gloria, do you really believe it’s possible to enjoy the kind of longevity our scriptural ancestors did? Do
you truly think you’ll get “Bible old”?’ I feel more full of life with every passing year. Do you know why? It’s
because I partake of the tree of life every day. We have access to the Word of God, we have the
opportunity to eat every day from the spiritual tree of life described in Proverbs 3:13-18 (NKJV), which says:
Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
For her proceeds are better
than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire
cannot compare with her.
Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
God’s written Word is full of His Wisdom. As we partake of it – heed, believe, and obey it – that wisdom
becomes a wellspring of life to us. It renews our youth like the eagle’s (Psalm 103:5). It makes our lives
a joy.
In 1967, when Ken and I first started putting the Word first… we fed on the Word every day. We kept that
Word in our eyes and ears almost all the time because we knew it was the key to success, prosperity,
health, and every other good thing God has to offer. We didn’t just read the Word. We determined to
believe and obey it.
God’s Words ‘are life to those who find them’ (Proverbs 4:22 NKJV).”
(Gloria Copeland – excerpts from her book: Live Long, Live Strong)
life in victory as a testimony to other people. Buy up all the time you can here on earth so you can give
maximum glory to God.
After all, you have an opportunity to serve Him during your life on earth that you’ll never have again. Here
you have a choice between good and evil. You can decide to either obey God and give Him honor or yield
to the devil and give him honor. In heaven, you won’t have that choice – there’s only good. In heaven,
there’s no devil to resist.
Remember, we can’t win faith battles for Jesus on the other side of the grave. The good fight of faith
takes place here on earth.
‘Gloria, do you really believe it’s possible to enjoy the kind of longevity our scriptural ancestors did? Do
you truly think you’ll get “Bible old”?’ I feel more full of life with every passing year. Do you know why? It’s
because I partake of the tree of life every day. We have access to the Word of God, we have the
opportunity to eat every day from the spiritual tree of life described in Proverbs 3:13-18 (NKJV), which says:
Happy is the man who finds wisdom,
And the man who gains understanding;
For her proceeds are better
than the profits of silver,
And her gain than fine gold.
She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire
cannot compare with her.
Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
God’s written Word is full of His Wisdom. As we partake of it – heed, believe, and obey it – that wisdom
becomes a wellspring of life to us. It renews our youth like the eagle’s (Psalm 103:5). It makes our lives
a joy.
In 1967, when Ken and I first started putting the Word first… we fed on the Word every day. We kept that
Word in our eyes and ears almost all the time because we knew it was the key to success, prosperity,
health, and every other good thing God has to offer. We didn’t just read the Word. We determined to
believe and obey it.
God’s Words ‘are life to those who find them’ (Proverbs 4:22 NKJV).”
(Gloria Copeland – excerpts from her book: Live Long, Live Strong)
Wow! The more I read from Gloria Copeland’s book, the more I want to keep reading. It is amazing to see
how if we will just get in the Word and really take it to heart, that we will be blessed. That’s what I want to
continue happening in my life. Not only do I want to physically stay strong and healthy, I want my
‘Spirit man’ to continue to grow in knowledge, understanding and wisdom. We will continue tomorrow on
this same subject and then next week, return to Ron Carpenter.
Take a look at the chapter below from Proverbs. (Heather)
Proverbs 3
New King James Version (NKJV)
Guidance for the Young
1 My son, do not forget my law,
But let your heart keep my commands;
2 For length of days and long life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart,
4 And so find favor and high esteem
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall directyour paths.
7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
Fear the LORD and depart from evil.
8 It will be health to your flesh,
And strength to your bones.
9 Honor the LORD with your possessions,
And with the firstfruits of all your increase;
10 So your barns will be filled with plenty,
And your vats will overflow with new wine.
11 My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD,
Nor detest His correction;
12 For whom the LORD loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.
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.
15 She is more precious than rubies,
And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her.
16 Length of days is in her right hand,
In her left hand riches and honor.
17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
And all her paths are peace.
18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth;
By understanding He established the heavens;
20 By His knowledge the depths were broken up,
And clouds drop down the dew.
21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes—
Keep sound wisdom and discretion;
22 So they will be life to your soul
And grace to your neck.
23 Then you will walk safely in your way,
And your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror,
Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes;
26 For the LORD will be your confidence,
And will keep your foot from being caught.
27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due,
When it is in the power of your hand to do so.
28 Do not say to your neighbor,
“Go, and come back,
And tomorrow I will give it,”
When you have it with you.
29 Do not devise evil against your neighbor,
For he dwells by you for safety’s sake.
30 Do not strive with a man without cause,
If he has done you no harm.
31 Do not envy the oppressor,
And choose none of his ways;
32 For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD,
But His secret counsel is with the upright.
33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked,
But He blesses the home of the just.
34 Surely He scorns the scornful,
But gives grace to the humble.
35 The wise shall inherit glory,
But shame shall be the legacy of fools.
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