Proverbs 8:33–35: Hear instruction and be wise, and do not disdain it. Blessed is the man who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord.
Insight
Having declared God’s truth, Wisdom now calls for a decision, as all faithful heralds must do. How people respond to God’s message is a matter of life or death, and it’s impossible to be neutral. Wisdom calls for a sincere life-changing decision that involves turning from sin (repentance) and turning to Christ (faith). If the decision is real, it will result in a commitment to the Lord that leads to meeting with Him daily, like a servant at the master’s door. Those who reject God’s truth sin against their own souls. Those who hate God’s truth are heading for eternal death (Rev. 20:11–15). 1
Application
There is a blessing awaiting you, if you are awaiting Him. For the next seven days, commitment 10 minutes each day, completely away from any media device or another person, and sit quietly, and meditate upon His redeeming love for you. Allow Him to speak to your heart. Wait upon Him and listen, and receive, and obey.
Motivation
He who believes in the Son has everlasting life; and he who does not believe the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him. John 3:36
Since Jesus was never lost, what we actually find is ourselves, now hidden in Christ. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, teach me to wait patiently and quietly for Your wise counsel.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). Be Skillful (p. 30). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
