Proverbs 8: 11 “For wisdom is better than rubies and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.”
Dear God,
It is so good to be listening and talking with You this morning and to be reminded, that all true wisdom comes from You. It is pertinent to remember, that much wisdom on earth, comes from someone created by You, and like all of us, has been led into sin by Satan, and so any extrapolation of earthly wisdom cannot compare with the wisdom of and from heaven.
Please impress me in my giving to some of the very worthy organizations who send me requests for funds, such as The Bible Society and other helping organizations that continue to take the scriptures to many people and language groups. Without physical aid and Your precious scriptures, many would not have life or a living, and certainly not know of Your wisdom and that Jesus saves every person who believes in Him.
I find that Proverbs 8 gives a wonderful comparison of the words of earthly wisdom, born in wickedness and then with the words born out of loving You, V8 “All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; nothing crooked or perverse is in them.” And V17 “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me.” I find also, that Your blessings upon Your own children and are more precious than any precious metal or gem. Understanding that comes from You, gives deep meaning to the knowledge that the Son of God has always been and was there before, during and after the creation of the earth.
I choose You today, dear Jesus V32 “Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are those who keep my ways.”
On this new day, I am grateful I can come to my loving Heavenly Father and In my weakness, I recognize my need, and lift up my mind to You, especially in times of physical difficulties or any distress. Thereafter I am comforted, and profoundly affected, that the Almighty God tenderly loves me and comforts me, Psalm 94: 19 (TNEB) “Anxious thoughts may fill my heart, but Thy presence is my joy and my consolation.” I have increasingly come to appreciate that everything I really need, are found in You, my God. Please remind me of this when I am tempted to use and rely on human wisdom first, and then when things get no better or even worse, then I turn to You, almost as if I thought I could do it on my own or better. I have found that You always respond to me. When I love You first and believe You will answer my prayer for leading and wisdom, Your peace ensures, and for that I give praise.
Please write in my heart today, Proverbs 9: 10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” I am so glad that You delight to give us wisdom and to teach me (us) of Yourself. In Your strength alone I will be able to stop, rest in body, mind and spirit to hear and appreciate You more closely.
Amen