Meditation

Hi there,

Proverbs 8 moves backwards and forwards between the personal gifts of Wisdom and its practical benefits.

Yesterday, we saw the practical value of Wisdom in our leaders, and today, the verses revert back to the promise of the eternal riches Wisdom gives, surpassing anything and everything worldly.

I've highlighted possibly the most reassuring verse in all scripture;

I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me.

True seekers will find Wisdom, and when they do, will receive a "rich inheritance" as a gift. Not something that can be acquired through learning or study or success but by grace alone.

Today's text is Proverbs 8:17-21

The verses to copy today are in black. Yesterday's verses are in grey for context and clarity.

“I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. ¹³ To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.

¹⁴ Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight, I have power. ¹⁵ By me kings reign and rulers issue decrees that are just; ¹⁶ by me princes govern, and nobles—all who rule on earth.

¹⁷ I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. ¹⁸ With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.

¹⁹ My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. ²⁰ I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, ²¹ bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me and making their treasuries full.

Encouragement

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened."

Matthew 7:7–8 (NIV)

Andy

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