Meditation

Reader,

Today's lines show that wisdom is sewn into the fabric of the universe. It lies at the foundation of the world and conditions our daily environment.

To live outside of God's wisdom is to flout the very laws that govern our ordered universe. It's beyond foolish, inviting chaos, first your foot may stumble, but eventually if you continue on you'll become snared.

Today's text is Proverbs 3: 19-26. I've provided yesterday's lines for context and catch-up in grey.

Proverbs 3

13 Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.

15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor.
17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace.

18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed.

19 By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations,
by understanding he set the heavens in place;
20 by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
and the clouds let drop the dew.

21 My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared.

Encouragement

Wisdom and discernment are ours, not through study or learning or bitter experience but through surrender. On the far side of surrender lie peace and rest in God's intended, created order.

Andy

If you missed a day and want to get caught up, click the image below and you'll be taken to all our past passages including all of this week's.