Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Proverbs - Sure Counsel





           
Proverbs 9:10-12

 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom:
 and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
 For by me thy days shall be multiplied,
and the years of thy life shall be increased.
 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself:
 but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.


                        If we really want to know how to live we must be concerned with one voice alone.  That is the voice of the Lord.  We must not fear man and what he thinks, we must not fear failure and its supposed oppression and we must not fear change and all that comes with it.


            When we begin to seek out what God deems as holy we will understand what life is all about.  Knowing who the Lord is and what He thinks about things causes us to have understanding of matters.  This understanding produces a sure-footedness that results in quietness and confidence - a supernatural strength. 


            As followers of God, we are privilege to counsel that is sure and practical.  Our days will be many for the mere fact that we hear Him order our steps.  When we should go to bed, when to rise up, how to forgive, and what to expend our energy on are only a few of those things that, when guided by His leading, result in better health as a general rule.


           If we have the fear of man we will live on edge and nervousness.  This is so hard on our frame.  The peace of God will guard our hearts and minds in Christ as we pray about everything giving thanks to Him for those things we bring before Him.  If we are mulling things over and others’ reactions to our decisions rather than coming before the Lord in prayer seeking His will we may shorten our days due to stresses on our system.


            The wisdom we receive is for our lives and to cause us to build with the finest materials to the highest standards.  If we mock at what the Lord says and take it lightly we will be the ones to bear it.  So, we must lift up our voices for this wisdom and know that each wise choice will directly impact the quality of life we experience.

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