Today we read Proverbs 24 in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan, and there is enough Wisdom in verses 3-5 to cause success for any person who will become a DOER of that Word!
3 Through skillful and godly Wisdom is a house (a life, a home, a family) built, and by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation], 4 And by knowledge shall its chambers [of every area] be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. 5 A wise man is strong and is better than a strong man, and a man of knowledge increases and strengthens his power;
These verses are so valuable at face value, without even doing word studies! We will do that at another time, but today I want to just take the Word for what we can see! The first, and most important, step to building a family, a home and a life is 'skillful and godly Wisdom! This is Wisdom that comes by the Word of God with Holy Spirit as our Teacher! When we understand the Word better, then we, with Holy Spirit's help, will be able to lay, and build on, a solid foundation that cannot be shaken. Do you remember the New Testament teaching about the difference between the strength and stability of a house built on the ROCK, and the one built on ever shifting sand? THIS is what is being spoken of here in Proverbs! The Word of God meditated on and acted on produces a foundation so solid that nothing can shake it! THIS is the first and most vital step! Verse 5 says that a man who is wise is a man who is strong, in the strength that matters most! Yes, physical strength is important in being able to protect and defend your home and family. But physical strength without spiritual strength (Wisdom) is useless in all other realms of life! A man of Wisdom will become a man of health and well being, and of strength and conditioning, because they know, by the Spirit of God within, that this, too, in important. Just not of FIRST importance! So, get Wisdom and become strong in the things of God, and then allow that Wisdom to help you become strong physically, emotionally and in every other area! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "You Are My Strength":
Shalom in Him!
