The Seed JCLI

THE SPIRIT THAT TRANSFORMS THE SEED “Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” — Genesis 1:2 (NIV)

LET HEAVEN PRAISE YOU THE SEED “For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.” — 2 Corinthians 10:12 (KJV)

TRUST GOD’S PERFECT TIMING THE SEED “For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” Habakkuk 2:3 (KJV)

THE POWER OF CALMNESS THE SEED “If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.” — Ecclesiastes 10:4 (GNT)

GUARD THE FRAGRANCE OF YOUR LIFE THE SEED “Dead flies can make a whole bottle of perfume stink, and a little stupidity can cancel out the greatest wisdom.” — Ecclesiastes 10:1 (GNT)

SHARPEN YOUR AXE THE SEED “If your axe is dull and you don’t sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan.” — Ecclesiastes 10:10 (GNT)

GUARD YOUR WORDS AND THOUGHTS THE SEED “Even in your thoughts, do not curse the king, nor in your bedroom curse the rich, for a bird of the air will carry your voice, or some winged creature tell the matter.” — Ecclesiastes 10:20 (ESV)

EMBRACE A BALANCED LIFE THE SEED “Only someone too stupid to find his way home would wear himself out with work.” — Ecclesiastes 10:15 (GNT)

WALK CLOSELY WITH THE MASTER THE SEED “But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.” — Matthew 26:58 (NIV)