The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Proverbs 1:1-6,
"The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young- let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance- for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise."
The prologue to Proverbs provides the purpose and benefits the book provides. What captures my thoughts this morning is that in the ebb and flow of my relationship with the Lord, I am reminded that if I sense I need to bring some discipline and prudence into my life, it is found here, within the pages of this book: "for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life".
I have never experienced a "straight line" consistency in my relationship with the Lord throughout my life. There have always been those times where I have felt an intimacy and more intensity in my walk with him than at other times. Because of this, there has always been an ongoing need for time spent in the pages of Proverbs.
The prologue to Proverbs provides the purpose and benefits the book provides. What captures my thoughts this morning is that in the ebb and flow of my relationship with the Lord, I am reminded that if I sense I need to bring some discipline and prudence into my life, it is found here, within the pages of this book: "for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life".
I have never experienced a "straight line" consistency in my relationship with the Lord throughout my life. There have always been those times where I have felt an intimacy and more intensity in my walk with him than at other times. Because of this, there has always been an ongoing need for time spent in the pages of Proverbs.
The book of Proverbs has never failed me and has always been a source, like an old trusted friend, I can go to when the inevitable need arises for me to draw near to God. Hence, I try to make it a regular part of my day!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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