WORD FOR THE DAY (MATTHEW 7:24-29

V24. Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. V.25. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. V.26. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. V.27. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash. V.28. When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, V.29. because he taught as one who had authorithy, and not as their teachers of the law.

1 Thimothy 2:1-8

I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone- 2.for kings and all those in authorithy, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3. This is good, and pleases God our savior, 4. who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 5. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 6. who gave himself as a ransom for all men- the testimony given in its proper time. 7. And for this purpose I was appointed a herald and apostle-I am telling the truth, I am not lying-and a teacher of the true faith to the Gentiles. 8. I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

The witness of a watermelon

O Lord, how manifold are your works! in wisdom you have made them all. - Psalm 104:24

Can we learn anything about watermelon? According to William Jennings Bryan, famous american lawyer and creationist, a watermelon speaks volumes about God. Bryan wrote, "recently someone planted just one little seed in the ground. Under the influence of sunshine and shower, it took off its coat and went to work gatherering about 200,000 times its own weight. It forced all that material through a tiny stem and built a watermelon. On the outside it had a covering of green; within that, a rind of white; and within that, a core of red. Scattered on the inside were more seeds-each capable of doing the same work all over again. What architect drew the plan? Where did that little watermelon seed get its tremendous strength? Where did it find its flavoring extract and its coloring matter?" Bryan then pointed out that until we can comprehend the amazing watermelon, we dare not underestimate the power of the almighty. In showing us these wonders, the Lord has demonstrated His infinite wisdom and power. As we contemplate God's marvelous creation, we are amazed at His handiwok. In adoration we exclaim with the psalmist, " O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all."

The signature of wisdom impressed on the woks of God proclaims His Glory. - Newton