July 2, 2012
Proverbs 2:1-5 “ my son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart two understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up by voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hidden treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.”
And these verses for today we have both a plan of action and a guaranteed result to understanding the reverence of the Lord, and the full knowledge of God. First, once again the wisdom of Solomon shows us two entities of the holy trinity. Before Jesus came as savior, Solomon advised us we could learn about both the Lord and God.
How can this be?
1) Attend to the Word ( Bible) and cherish the teachings and wisdom of it,
2) Be much in prayer; we must cry out for knowledge and beg for understanding.
3) We must take pains to learn the lessons that the Bible and experience gives us.
These verses are made clear by verse 5. If we take this assignment seriously, our work will not be in vain. Reverence and knowledge will teach us not only what it is but we’ll show us how to practice righteousness, justice, charity, and fairness.
Lord, we love you today and thank you that you have not only made provisions for our salvation thru Jesus Christ, but you have provided the one tool we need to live properly—the Bible. As we do our part and study the Bible every day, Lord, make the Bible alive to us so we can live as we should and share Your message with others. For your service we live. Amen
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