From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>

To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"

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Sent: Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 6:03 AM

Subject: 11-15-21 THOUGHTS

11-15-21   THOUGHTS  

I believe I was 20 years old when Proverbs became my book to learn.  I was keenly aware of my need for God’s guidance, and the words “my son” spoke to my heart.  Solomon’s words have served me well since.  There is much practical wisdom in Proverbs.  The idea of a man or woman “FINDING WISDOM” is worth its weight in gold.  Actually, Solomon says it is more profitable than gold.  Prov 2:6   For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth [come] knowledge and understanding.

Prov 3:1-14    My son, do not forget my teaching, But let your heart keep my commandments;  2  For length of days and years of life And peace they will add to you. 3  Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4  So you will find favor and good repute In the sight of God and man. 5  Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding.  6  In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight. 7  Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and turn away from evil.  8  It will be healing to your body And refreshment to your bones. 9  Honor the LORD from your wealth And from the first of all your produce; 10  So your barns will be filled with plenty And your vats will overflow with new wine. 11  My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, 12  For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.  13  How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding. 14  For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her gain better than fine gold.

The WISDOM above is GOD’S WISDOM!  It eventually translates to “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”  John 1:1
1Cor 1:24  but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
1Cor 1:30    But by His doing you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification, and redemption,

The WISDOM/WORD idea becomes the LIGHT, THE WAY and the TRUTH.
John 8:12   Then Jesus again spoke to them, saying, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life."
John 14:6  Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

My Prayer:
Teach us to profit, O God,  from your mind and wisdom and truth.  May we be absorbed O Lord in your words that we may live in your presence always.  May we abide in your sustaining vine process, that we might have the mind of Christ.  Help us to be disciples that follow and not just hearers who contemplate and talk.  Help us to be wise and real.     In Jesus name       Amen