Wise
words are like deep waters;
Wisdom
flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
Proverbs
18:4
Thoughts~
When I first began reading Proverbs, I immediately fell
in love with the inspiring wisdom that Solomon wrote so very long ago. How amazing it is that it still applies to
our lives today! Clothes trends, hairstyles,
shoes and decorating styles are forever in a constant state of evolution. But God’s word stays exactly the same and His
edifying wisdom is precisely what we need to grow as believers.
I’ll be honest that my first Bible that had both Old
and New Testaments in it was very difficult for me to read, let alone grasp the
meaning of a Proverb. As a 19 year old, I decided to visit a Christian
bookstore and searched for another version that would speak to my heart. The
New American Standard version was the one I enthusiastically selected, and
since then, I have purchased several others versions that help me when I study.
Nearly 12 years ago I began reading a chapter of
Proverbs a day, matching the day of the month to the chapter. There are a lot
of people around the world that do this and while you would think it would be
repetitious, it isn’t. There is daily wisdom found in those 31 chapters that never
fail to speak to me in the way I need it most. Sometimes it’s several verses,
other times it is just one. But, always,
there is a wealth of wisdom to be found. And the wise words freely flow into my
heart and once again my soul is nourished. Satisfaction over God’s wisdom is
priceless.
Action~
Just for one day, get your feet wet in the deep waters
of wisdom. Today, read Chapter 31 of Proverbs. Read it slowly and savor the
words. It is one of my favorite chapters and will speak to you whether you are
a man or woman. You may enjoy this so much, you’ll want to read Proverbs 1 on
April 1, Proverbs 2 on April 2 and continue on for the whole month. I challenge
you to do this, read all of Proverbs in the month of April, and then write to
me on April 30th and tell me how the wisdom of Proverbs has affected
your walk with the Lord. And share with
me how God has used that wisdom to speak to others. He will, you know.
Pray~
Father, thank You for the incredible wisdom You have
provided to us through Solomon. May my mouth be a bubbling brook of wisdom and
not a cesspool of filthy words.
Trusting the Lord,
Becky
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