3/17/09 Proverbs 9:1-12

SCRIPTURE:
(Please share the verse(s) which speak to you)
Wisdom has built her house she has hewn out her seven pillars; She has prepared her food, she has also set her table; She has sent out her maidens, she calls fro the tops of the heights of the city whoever is naïve , let him turn in here! To him who lacks understanding she says, “come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed: forsake your folly and live, and proceed in the way of understanding. (Proverbs 9:1-6 NAS)
OBSERVATION
In the ancient world, Wisdom had a personification. Most often described with feminine attributes or as a female. More importantly wisdom was seen as a gift from God.
APPICATION
We often think of wisdom as something we gain or achieve. We go to school to gain wisdom or events in life teach us wisdom. In this way of thinking we miss that the wisdom of God is already given as a gift and “learned” through the trial and experience of life. We can learn wisdom but we can not make wisdom.
PRAYER
Lord, show me your ways and teach me so I might gain insight to the wisdom of a life with you.
YES
I will continually search the scriptures and life to learn about the gift of Wisdom.