DECEMBER 18 - Not Too Much, Not Too Little
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 30:7–9; Psalm 118:22–23; Matthew 21:33–46
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“Two things I ask of you; deny them not to me before I die: Remove far from me falsehood and lying; give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me.” — Proverbs 30:7–8
“The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.” — Psalm 118:22–23
“Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?” — Matthew 21:42
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Sometimes we dream of having it all—more money, more popularity, more success. But Proverbs 30 reminds us of a different kind of wisdom: asking God for just enough, not too much or too little. Why? Because too much can make us forget God, and too little might tempt us to dishonor Him. It’s all about staying in a place of trust and dependence on Him.
In Psalm 118, we see that what the world rejects, God can turn into the most important thing—the cornerstone. Jesus refers to this in Matthew 21, showing how He was rejected by many but became the foundation of salvation. These verses together call us to trust God with our needs, our identity, and even the moments when we feel overlooked or underestimated.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. What Are You Asking For? Are you more focused on asking God for stuff, or for the strength to trust Him daily? Proverbs reminds us that the best prayers aren't always for more, but for what’s right.
2. Feeling Rejected? Just like Jesus was rejected, sometimes we feel left out or not chosen. But remember: rejection isn’t the end of your story. God can turn what seems like failure into something powerful.
3. Who’s the Cornerstone in Your Life? A cornerstone is the first stone laid in a building—the one everything else is built on. Is Jesus the foundation of your decisions, dreams, and identity?
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BOTTOM LINE
God doesn’t always give us everything we want, but He always gives us what we need—including purpose in rejection, strength in simplicity, and Jesus as the foundation for our lives.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, help me to be content with what You give and to trust You whether I have a lot or a little. Teach me to see value in Your plan, even when others don’t see it. Make Jesus the foundation of my life and guide my heart to depend fully on You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.