Sunday, March 6, 2011
My Proverbs Story
The book of Proverbs gives us practical wisdom that we can use to live out our God-given purposes in life. It protects us, encourages us and points us to Jesus. Was there a time when the Holy Spirit used a passage from Proverbs in your life? Tell us about it. Comment below!
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Proverbs: In Search Of Wisdom
This Sunday at Calvary we begin a new series of messages simply titled Proverbs: In Search Of Wisdom. It seems like every day I find again the importance of God’s Word in our daily lives. As a church, we are in a season when we so clearly need God’s wisdom. This series will challenge each of us to seek wisdom from God in His Word for ourselves, families, and church.
Here is my request. Why don’t you start each day with a chapter in Proverbs? There are 31 chapters and 31 days in March, so it makes it easy to know what to read. On March 2, read Proverbs chapter 2. As you read, askl the Holy Spirit to bring one verse to your attention. You may be struck by more than one, but make sure that there is one that you are going to expectantly take to heart. You may want to write that verse down somewhere that you will remember it throughout the day. Maybe you will make it your Facebook status or Twitter post. Just find a way to do more than read it. Meditate on it. Marinade in it. Soak that wisdom in.
Throughout the day, ask yourself how that Proverb applies to your situation. What is it that you are praying for? How will your day be different because you are going to live out that scripture? Trust God’s Spirit to guide you. Remember that Jesus came as wisdom incarnate. He not only can forgive your sins, but He can guide you in living this day for His purpose and glory.
One of my favorite passages is Proverbs 2:6-11. I frequently come back to this scripture in times of important decisions. Solomon writes, “For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.”
Let’s search for wisdom together. Who knows what we might find!
Here is my request. Why don’t you start each day with a chapter in Proverbs? There are 31 chapters and 31 days in March, so it makes it easy to know what to read. On March 2, read Proverbs chapter 2. As you read, askl the Holy Spirit to bring one verse to your attention. You may be struck by more than one, but make sure that there is one that you are going to expectantly take to heart. You may want to write that verse down somewhere that you will remember it throughout the day. Maybe you will make it your Facebook status or Twitter post. Just find a way to do more than read it. Meditate on it. Marinade in it. Soak that wisdom in.
Throughout the day, ask yourself how that Proverb applies to your situation. What is it that you are praying for? How will your day be different because you are going to live out that scripture? Trust God’s Spirit to guide you. Remember that Jesus came as wisdom incarnate. He not only can forgive your sins, but He can guide you in living this day for His purpose and glory.
One of my favorite passages is Proverbs 2:6-11. I frequently come back to this scripture in times of important decisions. Solomon writes, “For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe.”
Let’s search for wisdom together. Who knows what we might find!
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