"Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe"
Thank you Jesus for giving me courage and strength, in times of struggle.
There was a boy, whose family was very wealthy. One day his father took him on a trip to the country, where he aimed to show his son, how poor people live. So they arrived on a farm of a very poor family, as he considered. They spent there several days. On their return, the father asked his son,"did you like the trip?". "Oh, it was great dad", the son replied. "Did you notice how poor people live?", the father asked. "Yeah, I did", said the son. The father asked his son to tell in more detail about his impressions from their trip. "Well, we have only one dog and they have four of them. In our garden there is a pool, while they have a river that has no end. We have expensive lanterns but they have stars above their heads at night. we have a patio, and they have a whole horizon. We have only a small piece of land, whilst they have endless fields. we buy food but they grow it. We have high fences for protection of our property, and they don't need it as their friends protect them". The father was stunned. He could not say a word. Then the son added "Thank you dad, for letting me see how poor we are".
(The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom - v10)
This is a beautiful Psalm, it resonates how Awesome and Glorious our God is. The psalmist is describing his love and praise for God. Showing recognition to all the wonderful work that God has done, Majestic are his deeds and His Righteousness will endures forever. How Gracious, Compassionate, Faithful and Trustworthy He is. How Kind and Powerful He is by the wonders people have seen.
God's love for us, is a little scary to be truthful. "too good to be true" comes to mind. I am sure we have all felt like that at some point, when someone wonderful has come into our life. God has given us so much and we are blessed. Wisdom and Power does belong to Him and He wants to share it with us.
Job 12:7-10 "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish of the sea inform you. which of these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In His hand is the life of every creature and the breath of mankind".
My life is always better when I put my trust in the Holy Spirit, He is my comforter.
2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 "Blessed be to God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God".
Amen.
Thank you for sharing this video, beautiful background..
What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge?
The dictionary defines wisdom as "the ability to discern or judge what is true, right or lasting". This is a pattern that occurs throughout the bible. Knowledge on the other hand, is defined as having information through experience, reasoning or acquaintance. God wants us to have knowledge of Him and what is expects from us. At the same time, having wisdom is just as important. Knowing facts about God and the bible is not all there is in having wisdom, it is a gift from God as well - James 1-5 explains in more detail. Wisdom is what God will bless us with, so that we can praise His name and live a better way of life. The book of Proverbs is a good place to study and know God's wisdom. Proverbs 1: 5 - "Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance". Knowledge is what is gathered over time by studying the Scriptures and the wisdom we gain will act on our knowledge. One compliments the other. This is our compass. 2 Corinthians 3: 17 "Now the Lord is Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom". We our truly "set free"... Praise be to the Lord.
(Yet it did not fall, because it had its foundations on rock- v25)
I remember in my teens, I was blessed to have the opportunity go on camping holidays in France, what a experience building the tents, by pegging the ropes in the soft soil, sleeping under the stars and listening to the wild life, most of the time it was wonderful. However, not so wonderful if the weather was not so great, fighting with the elements like wind and rain, Trying to stop the tents from disappearing off into the distance or pinning the ground sheet down with bags to stop the rain pouring in, feeling cold and tired... Looking forward to returning home to my nice warm bed and feeling safe and secure in our house.
I think learning God's wisdom is the same, the foundations have to be strong and deep rooted. So we can build on them.
In this parable Jesus emphasizes that it is not enough to hear his word, you have to act on them too. Wisdom is the foundation that will provide a secure basis for our life. It will give us strength so that we will not collapse when we have to face the storms in our own lives.
I am slowly learning how to put God's wisdom into practice with his support, knowledge and guidance.
Thank you Lord for being my rock.
One of my favourite stories as a child...
Thank you for sharing and performing so beautifully, this story.
