DAILY GRACE, TUESDAY MAY 23RD, 2023.
THE ROAD TO WISDOM
TEXT: PROVERBS 4:5; 3:13
VERSE OF THE DAY:
_”THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM, AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY ONE LEADS TO UNDERSTANDING”- PROVERBS 9:10._
Because proverbs is all about wisdom, many consider proverbs 9:10 to be the most important verse in the book. It’s hard to disagree. This verse tells us where the starting line is- to even begin to have wisdom, I must have something called the “Fear of the Lord”.
That phrase is difficult for many of us to understand. These words come with a lot of emotional baggage attached. The first picture most of us see is not at all what the verse is talking about. For most of us, the “Fear Of God” conjures up images of anger and punishment, of a god who is both distant and threatening.
What do these words really mean? If i had to sum up this phrase in one word, the word would be “wonder”.
The best way to picture this is our attitude towards electric power. I love what electricity does and the benefits that it brings, but would be very careful about sticking my finger into a light socket. I have a healthy respect for electrical power.
Take that attitude, add in the fact that God is all powerful and multiply it by the truth that he personally cares for us each moment of each day, and you begin to approach what this phrase “The fear of the Lord” really means. the more respect I develop for God’s power and God’s person, the more I open the door to wisdom in my life.
Remember: wisdom comes from having a healthy respect toward God.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for the wonderful works of your words. i ask for your wisdom today, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
BIBLE IN 365 DAYS:
Isa 24
1 John 2
BIBLE IN 365 DAYS:
WISDOM COMES FROM FEARING THE LORD.
