Scripture Nugget 6.15.2017
Scripture Read Proverbs 4
Nugget Proverbs 4: 7-8, 11-13,18, 20-23, 26-27
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever else you get, get insight. Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. ... I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness. When you walk, your step will not be hampered; and if you run, you will not stumble. Keep hold of instruction; do not let go, guard her, for she is your life. ... But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day. ... My child, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. Do not let them escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life. ... Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”
Devotional Thought: Wisdom flows out of the Word of God, get some! Oh God that I/you/we would be aware enough to recognize when wisdom is being offered and to receive wisdom – gain insight. Why wouldn’t we want this? When we prize wisdom, wisdom then exalts, honors and embraces. Wisdom leads us to and on the paths of holiness, smooth and brightly lit; we may run with confidence, with assurance for the way of wisdom is sure. Let our hearts hold fast the Word of God, that we may keep God’s commandments and live! (v4)