Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
“Whatsoever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, to which you go.” Ecclesiastes 9:10.
I was watching two men working on a driveway recently. One was operating a machine, then he would get out to rake and shovel. Obviously, he was a supervisor or the owner. He was working hard. The other fellow wasn’t working quite so hard, taking lots of breaks, just sort of taking his time. In the grave, it’s over. So, whether I’m working for myself or someone else, I want to work diligently, to the best of my ability. I want to max out this life.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
“O, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men.” Psalm 107:8.
How many times have you witnessed a spectacular sunset, or sunrise, and mentioned to the Lord how grateful you are for delighting your senses like that? I suspect there are many folks who don’t even consider God when enjoying those beautiful moments. I’m filled with wonder at just how much of life abounds with God showing us his majesty and beauty. From the variety of flowers and butterflies, to the immensity of mountains and the glory of the heavens, all of our natural world is a testimony to just how much God loves you and me.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
In the poetic world of music lyrics, there are many metaphors to present the idea of “things going well for me.” ‘Got my mojo working,’ ‘on the sunny side of the street,’ ‘sunshine on my shoulders,’ are just a few examples. You can probably think of your favorites.
I like the way the Bible puts it in Romans 8:28: “All things work together for good to them that love God, to them that are the called according to His purpose.” Do you love Jesus? Are you living for Him and experiencing his blessing? Then you’re on the sunny side of the street. Romans 8:31 asks the rhetorical question “If God before us, who can be against us?” The answer, my friend, is no one!
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
A line in one of my songs goes like this: “When you give your heart to Jesus, the spirit of the Lord will fill you.” What does it mean to give your heart to Jesus? The apostle Paul writing to the Ephesians in 1:13-14 says: “In whom you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that you believed, you were sealed by that holy Spirit of promise, which is the downpayment of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory.”
If you have heard the Gospel, and have given your life to Jesus, my friend, that means he paid for your sins with his own blood, and now lives inside you, helping you to please God. How wonderful is that?
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
One day, two men were walking towards the Israeli town of Emmaus, discussing recent events. They were traumatized and in great confusion because the teacher they were following, thinking he was the Messiah, was suddenly arrested, falsely accused, then basically murdered by the Romans and Jewish religious leaders.
Suddenly, a man showed up and walked with them. They didn’t recognize Jesus. He expounded from the Hebrew scriptures, beginning at Moses and the prophets, all things concerning himself. Luke 24:30-31 records this: “As they sat at dinner, he took bread, blessed it, and broke and gave it to them, and their eyes were opened; and they knew him.” Have your eyes been opened? Do you recognize the Christ? He calls for you to come and dine with Him.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
I don’t know about you, but I love to sing Christmas songs year-round. Some of the most beautiful songs ever penned were hymns of praise celebrating the birth of Jesus. “O Come, Let Us Adore Him” was going through my mind this morning and I thought – we could sing this anytime, just like the Psalmist did. It’s amazing how many Psalms are devoted to the praise and adoration of Jesus, known in the Old Testament as Jehovah.
Listen to this exhortation in Psalm 95:1: “O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.” Join me, friend, in worshipping the Lord God.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
When you go to work for someone and put in your time and do a good job, you expect to get paid, right? If you agree to work for someone and payment is discussed, would it be right to expect the pay if you do no work? Well, there are people who expect God’s blessing without ever spending time with Him or even trying to obey Him.
Don’t you think we should follow His teachings if we expect Him to answer our prayers? In John 14:15, Jesus said: “If you love me, keep my commandments.” That’s pretty simple, right? Let’s show Jesus how much we love him, today and always.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
Do you know, in our day, we are witnessing a miracle of astronomical proportions? God never lies, make mistakes, or goes back on promises. Many times, and many years ago, God promised to protect the descendants of Jacob, known as Israel. At one point during their rebellion and rejection of Him, He dispersed them to the four corners of the earth. The miracle is that he brought them back to their land, and is now watching over them there. Ezekiel 37:14 says “…and I shall place you in your own land: then shall ye know that I the Lord have spoken it, and performed it, says the Lord.” You can trust in God’s promises, my friend.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
Often, when playing a live show, I’ll preface one of my original songs by saying, “Grandchildren are a great source of inspiration, so here’s one I wrote for my grandkids.” It’s amazing the bond of love we share. Every time I have to leave them, there’s a sadness in my heart. And when we meet again, extreme rejoicing.
The Bible has it right in Proverbs 17:6 where it says: “Children’s children are the crown of old men, and the glory of children are their fathers.” All my life’s accomplishments can’t hold my heart like my children and grandchildren. May you know the joy of family too, friend.
Hi, I’m Howie Campbell, and this is a Wisdom and Truth Minute.
When we think of an inheritance, we usually think of money or material possessions. I have heard of people refusing an inheritance, but that’s extremely rare. I mean, who wouldn’t want an inheritance?
Did you know children are an inheritance to us from the Lord? That means they are valuable – not something to be squandered, but cherished and invested in wisely. Listen to Psalm 127:3-4: “See, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.” Why would anyone not want such a beautiful inheritance?