Mom Reads Proverbs 1

Hello,

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor  in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night." Proverbs 1:1-2

So begins the book of Proverbs.  Yesterday I was talking with David and shared my firm belief that IF you consider yourself to be a Christian THEN you should be reading the Bible regularly.  Period.

The Bible is the primary way God chooses to reveal Himself to us.  Without reading it, how do we know what and how He thinks about things?  I said to David, "I suppose we could guess," and he laughed, but so many Christians actually operate under this logic.  As you are figuring out, most Christians do NOT read the Bible regularly and thus have minimal understanding of God's plans and purposes for their lives. They cobble their beliefs and thoughts together as they go.  They make decisions based on their feelings.  They are vulnerable to bad theology and poor teaching.

Both your father and I read the scriptures EVERY morning and have done so for over 25 years. It's our favorite part of the day and it's been the bedrock of our faith, relationships, and family. Combining this with prayer, I know of no better way to pursue God's plans and purposes for our lives.

In Proverbs 1, the writer sets forth a portrait of the wise individual. Wisdom is not just stuffing your head full of information or tips on how to live your best life.  Wisdom is much broader than academic knowledge, and it's characterized by spiritual discernment and moral discretion.

What makes an individual wise?

The wise individual delights in the laws of the Lord (v 1) because His laws bring understanding, order, and freedom. We grow in maturity and fruit when we abide by them and place ourselves under His care.

The wise individual meditates (ponders, thinks through, ruminates) upon these laws, principles, teachings, day and night.   When you read the Word regularly, when it becomes familiar, it becomes a touchstone and a lens through which we can better understand His will and ways.

Each of you made a commitment to follow Christ as a young child.  My prayer is that you will grow in your faith throughout your lives becoming strong, mature Christians--strong in spirit, knowledge, love, and truth.

xoxo

Mom