"...God gives out Wisdom free, is plainspoken in Knowledge and Understanding. He's a rich mine of Common Sense for those who live well, a personal bodyguard to the candid and sincere. He keeps his eye on all who live honestly, and pays special attention to his loyally committed ones. So now you can pick out what's tru and fair, find all the good trails! Lady Wisdom will be your close friend, and Brother Knowledge your pleasant companion. Good Sense will scout ahead for danger, Insight will keep an eye out for you."
TWO THOUGHTS...
At times I feel the Bible is filled with riddles. One moment we read one thing, and another verse, chapter or book will give completely opposite instruction. For example, the other week I posted a status message that implored us to stop making excuses for waiting on God. Reality is many of us don't have to wait since God's just been patiently waiting on us. My brother immediately wanted to discuss this, taking the text in the direction of Isaiah 40:31. He gave me several texts that focused on "waiting" on the Lord and being of good courage. I had actually been focused on another verse: Psalm 37:23, which speaks of the steps of a righteous man availing...being stretched and moving outside the comfort zone into the purpose God has called us into instead of hiding, ducking, or making excuses.
Who was right?
We both were...
The awesome thing about the Bible is it is God's form of communication with us. Our way of communicating back is through prayer. The items in it are true and should help us to face the things occurring in our lives. I don't want to call it subjective, but more so personalized--it meets the needs of each person who encounters its truths.
The irony is I needed to post my message the other week to have God speak to me through the verse my brother shared on "waiting on God." I've not heard three messages with this reference to that specific verse. BOTH of today's messages--yes, I attended TWO sevices--brought this passage to surface at some point in the sermons.
I get it. I get it. Now, I just need to discern what the heck I'm supposed to be applying it to in my life! I think I know; however, the benefit of this walk is knowing He's got me covered in so many ways. He has given me Lady Wisdom who's like a mother and Knowledge who is the Big Brother...what a beautiful analogy!
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