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What I Learned in my First Year: Prioritize Bible over Talking Points

“Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord,  would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof, therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices” (Proverbs 1:29–31). “If your people won’t listen to the Bible,  they won’t listen to you.” —Anonymous  I’ve served in varying ministry capacities for a while now. It’s never been in the leading seat though. I’ve seen this play out from afar, watching my leaders navigate through peril and difficulty. Some were like seasoned sailors navigating stormy waters. Some capsized. Still others chugged along trying to get to greater health, greater strength, a more committed holiness, yet still a ways off. Of the healthier “captains” that I’ve served under at the healthier churches, they prioritized Scripture as their charted course and Jesus’ fame as their great North Star. I’ve sought to do that in my first year. Not perfectly executed, of course. First years are...
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Proverb of the Day: 8/2/2024

HEAR Journal

Highlight: …for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul… (Proverbs 2:10).

Explain: The beginning of Proverbs 2 is essentially one large if/then statement:

·  Proverbs 2:1– If you receive my words…

·  Proverbs 2:6, 9-10–Then you will understand they fear of the Lord… Then you will understand…for wisdom will come into your heart…

Solomon highlights what reception looks like. And then we gain a picture of what’s meant by understanding. The impact of wisdom has far-reaching effects. She touches every fiber of one’s being whose senses and appendages are submitted to her advice: ears (2:2), voice, (2:3), silver-seeking eyes (2:4), and even heart (2:2). 

After one considers the better way (see understanding, אָ֗ז תָּ֭בִין), then skill (חָכְמָ֣ה) will make its home in me. Only then can discernment (וְ֝דַ֗עַת)—the recognition of the better way—become beautiful to my soul.

The “then” statements are for us to crave wisdom and knowledge. 

Apply: Preachers have instructed folks to ask Jesus into their heart for years. Why have they never shown how to get Wisdom in there?

This is above and beyond getting my way. If I want to work upon the established path, then it necessarily requires a full-body exercise of hearing from established friends, brothers/sisters, and other practical sources for life. Only after that has been done can the true and beautiful way be embodied and embraced. This is me asking Wisdom into my heart. By bending the knee to better servants, better leaders, godly counsel.

Respond: Father, I want the better way! Make me wise beyond capacity. I believe in your ordered “if/then”, reaping/sowing world! I want it! And I want to be in it! Help me submit so that wisdom may make her home in me!

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