Proverbs Day 8 (KJV):
Proverbs 1:24-33(KJV): 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you.28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them.33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.
Thoughts for the Day
These verses tell us that if we desire to understand what the "fear of the Lord" means and find out about the things that God knows, then we must do certain things for this to happen. First of all, the most important thing, is to receive God's Words and act on them. We must make daily Bible study an important part of our lives. As we study God's Word, and ask God to give us the understanding of it, we will find that the words on the pages of the Bible will become alive to us. Many times, I have been reading along and suddenly it is like the words simply leap off the page and into my heart. At other times, I have read the same scripture over and over, and I really didn't understand it, so I would just read past it, wondering in my heart what it meant. I would pray and ask the Lord to show me what it meant. Asking God for understanding is what lifting up our voice for understanding means. At a later time, reading that same scripture, suddenly I would understand. Many times the Holy spirit would bring to my mind another scripture that would shed light on the one I was meditating about. Then, I find that just knowing the Word of God is not enough, I must obey the commandments that are written in it.
In these verses, He says if we seek for His knowledge like searching for silver or hidden treasures, we will find it. Searching for treasure requires one to:
Inquire where the treasure might be found
Find a map to help in the search
Get the tools to dig for it
Find the right people to help in the search
And finally: Actually dig for it
I think we can see the spiritual application here. Also, we must realize when we approach the Bible to read it, this Book cannot be read as a common novel. It is a Holy Book and it cannot be simply read with the natural eyes, and studied with intellect alone. We must bring our hearts to God when we read and study, if we are to gain His knowledge. This book was inspired by the Holy Spirit and to gain its knowledge and wisdom we must have the Holy Spirit to interpret and enlighten it to us. We must have spiritual ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to us. If we seek for this Book's treasures, we shall find gems of truth and un-mined gold within its pages.
Prayer for the Day
Father, may I have the strength to resist temptation and always walk in Your ways. Lord, Your ways are not grievous, but given to me to help and bless me. ? May I realize this, when you correct me and not rebel against Your restraints. Give me grace to overcome those things that are not pleasing in your sight and yield to your Holy Spirit.? I know there is no temptation that I face that You have not made a way for me to escape it and overcome it.? You are all powerful and I acknowledge my need for Your help in my time of trial. Thank you, for Your promise of protection and freedom from fear. I am glad you are a caring Father that loves me.? I ask these things in the name of Jesus, Amen.
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