Nov 16, 2023
Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. In my life I had my mother and grandmother, later in my life my dad who shared Godly wisdom with me. God bless you.
The scripture is from Proverbs 1:8-10: “My son, listen to your father’s instruction, and don’t forsake your mother’s teaching; for they will be a garland to grace your head, and chains around your neck. My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.”
The devotion is titled Crowned in Wisdom by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste. The author starts with her memories of her father’s instructions that was equivalent to the Golden Rule found in Matthew 7:12, Her mother’s teachings often shared cultural proverbs with a moral lesson. God strategically places specific people in our lives and surroundings to help us navigate through life. In Proverbs 1:8-10, King Solomon instructed his son to listen, because it is beyond hearing. It allows us to internalize messages of truth and to apply those messages to our lives. As we do this, we are able to grow in our understanding of God and the world around us. Growing in wisdom is an intentional process. It is an everyday choice to internalize Biblical teachings as a child adheres to their parent’s instructions. When you adopt a lifestyle rooted in Godly wisdom you will be adorned with a dazzling crown on your head for everyone to see.
Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: How can you adopt a lifestyle of wisdom.
Here is my response, yours may be different: I can adopt a lifestyle of wisdom by growing in my knowledge and understanding of God and the world around me.
A Personal Prayer for us: Dear God, please grant us wisdom from on high. Allow wisdom to become a part of our identities so that our lives will give You honor and glory. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Inspirations (2023/16/11) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible. Crowned in Wisdom by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste.