⠀The word “portion” refers to a person’s inheritance. In Biblical times, the inheritance belonged to the father and the child simultaneously until the father died. It was not like it is in our society, where the inheritance does not belong to the child until the parent has passed. The inheritance belonged to the child from the moment he was born.

Often, we wonder if there is a specific plan from God for our lives. The simple answer is no. This may be difficult for some to accept. But the Lord has called us to live a certain way and to live out His mission. The focus is not on a rigid, predetermined path, but on faithful obedience in whatever path we take. How we go about this, whether it is sharing the Gospel or just taking care of our families, is not set in stone by God. Instead, like a good Father, He gives us some

When difficult people rise against us, it’s easy to react in defense or anger. But Psalm 56:4 reminds us to trust in God, honor Him with our words and actions, and stay under His protection while He handles the wicked in His time.