Seeking Wisdom 8/16/2013

"Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise,
And apply your mind to my knowledge;
For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,
That they may be ready on your lips." Proverbs 22:17-18

Think about all of the many influences on our thinking and how we interact with the world. We are constantly inundated by songs on the radio (or from our music collection), the opinions of pundits on the news, television shows, movies and across the back fence chat. Think harder about how much of that we seek and why we do so.

The book of Proverbs is primarily a collection of wise sayings written by Solomon to his son. In it, he both advises that he avail himself of the godly wisdom he shares and then conduct himself according to it. This is still great advice for us today. It was Jesus who said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God’” Matthew 4:4. This elevates the Word of God from interesting information to that which is necessary for life.

Beloved, it is important that we are aware of what goes on around us. It is ok to seek entertainment and participate in community activities. It is necessary that we communicate with each other and with our neighbors. The advice today, however, is that we make seeking the wisdom of God a priority in our lives. And we need to know that it is available just for the asking (James 1:5). If we would seek out wisdom and apply it, not only will our lives be enriched but we will then be in a position to pass it along to others who may be in need of it.

Committed,

Lee

The Source of All Things 3/4/2013

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you."  Psa 32:8

Among man's greatest philosophical pursuits are the purpose and meaning of life.  Countless books have been written and an even greater number of opinions have been rendered about these subject yet there has never been a consensus.  It seems to have never occurred to many that the Creator of life should be consulted.

Beloved, God has always desired a close relationship with we who are the pinnacle of His creation.  This can be seen in the fact that He created us with His own hands and made us alive by His own breath.  It was God who walked with Adam and Eve in the cool of the Garden.  And it was there that He began to educate all of humanity regarding the meaning and purpose of life.  Unfortunately, there was another voice.  It's introduction and communication have had ramifications that are still seen and felt today.  It is the voice of dissension, opposition, confusion and rebellion.

Let us turn to the Creator.  Let us return to the original manufacturer.  It is only there that we can truly know for what we were created.  It is only there that we can know what we were designed to do and what kind of life we were made to have.  It is only with and from God that we can truly understand what love and relationships are supposed to be.  He has made His great wisdom and knowledge available to all who would request it.  Therein are found answers to all of our questions.

Committed,

Lee