Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today- January 3, 2014
Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance. Proverbs 1:5
Wise men and women are lifetime learners. The knowledge and understanding that served us well last year will not be sufficient for following years. It is what we are learning today that prepares us for tomorrow. Wisdom and discernment listen and learn. They listen to people around them and learn what to do and what not to do. Another person’s unfortunate tragedy can be a teacher of decisions to avoid.
When you see the use of irresponsible debt destroy a family, you learn the discipline of saving. Another person’s triumph can be a teacher of choices to embrace. The sacrifice of a mom who stays home to serve her family increases the probability of children with character. You listen and learn from her how to teach little ones to love Jesus; so keep learning.
“Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning” (Proverbs 9:9).
Your counsel increases in value as you grow in wisdom and discernment. Lazy learners are left to be by themselves. It is an educated life that others desire to learn; so seek out a mentor who models learning, with whom you can meet weekly to challenge your assumptions. Invite your mentor to question your answers more than answer your questions. Oral learning through the exchange of ideas unlocks and applies wisdom. You are positioned to learn in an audience of one with graying hair.
Above all, learn by submission to God and His Word. A humble life can be trusted with God’s wisdom and the Holy Spirit’s discernment. It is out of your compassion and mercy that knowledge is converted to wisdom. Keep learning, and the Lord will lift you to new levels of influence. Stop learning, and you will lower into irrelevance. Learning expands your kingdom effectiveness and deepens your character.
Prayer: What lesson do I need to learn today so I can better serve the Lord and others tomorrow?
Related Readings: Deuteronomy 5:1; 31:13; Job 34:2–4; Psalm 119:73; Hebrews 5:8
Taken from reading #1 in Boyd’s 90-day devotional book, “Seeking God in the Proverbs” … http://bit.ly/Tv6y9a
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There is no doubt about it, that as we continue receiving and digesting wisdom such as this, we will be learning and growing throughout 2014. Thank you for your ministry of wisdom to us, it is totally appreciated!
Dear fellow wisdom hunter,
Thank you so much for your response to the devotional. We always look forward to hearing from fellow wisdom hunters! We hope that this new year brings you and your family joy. We will look forward to hearing from you again.
Believing and trusting~
Gwynne