Read Psalm 111:10
Perhaps you've seen the movie titled What about Bob? Bob, the main character, is a paranoid sociopath who fears everything—people, catching diseases, heights. You name it, he is afraid of it. He gets referred to a psychiatrist, who tells Bob that he can find healing by reading a new book, Baby Steps. By reading the book, Bob learns to take small steps toward overcoming his fears—and it eventually works (and drives his counselor crazy in the process)!
We can also grow by taking small steps. Because we don't mature overnight, these small steps become important in becoming the type of person God wants us to be.
One part of our life that God wants us to expand is our wisdom. We don't talk much about gaining wisdom in our culture. It's not one of the hot topics mentioned on T.V. talk shows, but it is mentioned several hundred times in God's book—the Bible. As one of God's children, you can become wise. The Bible gives guidelines that, if followed, can bring wisdom.
Think About It
Psalm 111 tells how we can begin to become wise. "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (Psalm 111:10). Fearing God means that we love God and respect him because he is almighty and all-powerful. As you begin to fear him, your wisdom will grow. What small step can you take today toward fearing God?
Pray About It
Lord, I know I need wisdom. I ask for your perspective. Help me know how to make wise choices.
Daily Reading Plan—Read 1 Thessalonians 4
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Growing up. I notice that kids want to grow up and adults want to be young again in the physical world.
I have never noticed this in the spiritual world. Everyone that I have talked to that is Christian, never say I wish I wasn’t (even though sometimes when wronged the might want to act in a pre Christian way), what I do hear is I wish I have found Christ earlier in life.
The task can be after Christ. I love learning. I love reading about Jesus’ life. I love reading the Bible, (wish I did it more). I love loving Christ. So how do I grow in wisdom?
It starts with growing closer to Jesus through His word. I have noticed that if I read His word daily, I learn new things about Him and His ways. I have found that when I read the Bible there is power in His word. I have learned He wants to empower me to live for Him. I have learned there is a closer relationship with Him called sanctification.
Have you found it? Try our reading plan. Thessalonians is a great book to learn wisdom from God.
What does He have in store for you? You will never know unless your read His word, the BIBLE.
Happy Reading,
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