Well, Yesterday I was in Chicago and without internet, so nothing posted, but I have decided to go through Proverbs and here is the first of a whole lot:
If you are reading this, you are always welcome to post comments.
DEVOTION
PROVERBS
ATTAINING WISDOM
Prov 1:1-2
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for attaining wisdom and discipline;
for understanding words of insight;
NIV
Is there anything more worthwhile than attaining wisdom and corrective instruction other than, of course, salvation? However, I really do not care much about attaining much wisdom in the worldly sense. What kind of wisdom does this world have to offer anyway? I think all of it, what there is of it, always leads away from the truth of God, and in fact away from God himself. So why would I want any of that wisdom? I suppose it might make me appear intelligent in the minds of mere men, but of what value is that? No, I desire the wisdom which comes from the Almighty God, the creator of heaven and earth and everything in them. This has to be of greater value than anything this world could ever offer me. Do I care about the image I have before men? Sure, but that image is not one of being wise regarding the things of this world, but rather I desire to project an image of Christ. As far as the discipline or corrective instruction as I think it more clearly says in the Hebrew, I think I am open to here again, not from the world, but from God. Sure people of the world are ready to correct by behaviors and desire me to be more like them, think like them, and give up this foolish belief thing. But that is not the kind of corrective instruction I need. No, when I am running ahead of God, I need his discipline. When I am veering off course, I need his corrective instruction. When I am darn right disobedient I surely am in need of his discipline. I also desire to have the understanding of God’s insight rather than the supposed insight of some person, especially when it comes to the meaning of life, the purpose of life, and then result of life. The words contained in these proverbs certainly provide many of the answers and insights into how God desires his creation to live. I will seek them out, and with the help of the Holy Spirit, I will attain the wisdom God has provided for me and desires for me. I will also accept, with the help of the Holy Spirit, the corrective instruction God needs to impart into my being when it is needed. I am looking forward to this experience of attaining wisdom.
1 comment:
In God's wisdom, there is confidence and security. You face seems to meet the world head on and not drooping to the floor in indecision. When comfronted with "your knowledge", it cannot be shaken as it is THE TRUTH! A foundation that is so secure cannot be moved. The world fears this as they work on a "self worth" education/learning. Sometimes this is painful to the heart. To see the truth and watch someone stray and fumble with the world. God is faithful and almighty! He never fails!
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