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I’m so glad you have chosen to join us for the 31 Day Challenge! The goal is to read and reflect on one chapter from the book of Proverbs each day during the month of July.
I’m so glad you have chosen to join us for the 31 Day Challenge! The goal is to read and reflect on one chapter from the book of Proverbs each day during the month of July.
Over the
next 31 days, staff members and other leaders from Cove Church will be sharing
their observations and thoughts about the daily readings. Our prayer is that
these thoughts will serve as a catalyst for conversation about what we’re
learning together. We would love to hear what you’re learning and how God is
speaking to you during this time.
The book of
Proverbs, along with Ecclesiastes and Job, is part of the Hebrew scripture
known as Wisdom Literature. The purpose of this collection of sayings from King
Solomon is clearly stated in Proverbs 1:2-7. In short, that purpose is to attain wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to
make godly choices in life, by applying God’s truth. It seems to me we could
all benefit from growing in this area!
Verse 5
sticks out to me. “…let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the
discerning get guidance.”
You’ve all
heard the phrase, “the rich get richer.” It seems the wise get wiser as well.
Why? Because the wise listen. I find
it interesting that the word listen
occurs four times in chapter 1 and 23 times overall in the book of Proverbs.
My prayer
for you during this 31 day journey is that the Holy Spirit will give you “ears
to hear” the truths most needed in your life each day.
What did you
hear God say to you as you read chapter 1?
Blessings,
John Tanner
Listening... hmmm, I could get pretty convicted about that... :)
ReplyDeleteProverbs challenge begins! Favorite verse from Chapter 1 (vs. 7)..."Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Basically, I've got to proactively invite the Holy Spirit and those who walk in Him to have the hard conversations with me...
ReplyDeleteHe said listen. But whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm" - Proverbs 1:33 …sounds like a good reason to trust in Him.
ReplyDeleteJust read chapter 1 with my family. My favorite was verse 7, but I really enjoyed reading (and re-reading) verse 8 with my kids. :)
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