Today is April 1st (April Fools Day)
My hubby, the jokester, called me from work and told me about his "crazy" morning.
We have had an unwelcome visitor (a muskrat) on our propertylately, so his story caught my attention.
He said he was in the yard early this morning and got chased by the muskrat His story was so dramatic-sounding and he had my full attention. After going on for about 2 minutes,
he chuckled and said, "April Fools!"
he chuckled and said, "April Fools!"
Yeah, he got me good.
I had believed him, hook, line, and sinker!
I had believed him, hook, line, and sinker!
Lately, I've been reading through the book of Proverbs. There are numerous admonitions on wisdom in this book. Over and over again, King Solomon warns us to be wise.
In the first 5 verses, it says:
"The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance— "
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance— "
God wants His followers to be wise. So much so, that He says:
"Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."
Prov. 4:7
What will wisdom do for us?
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men,
2:12
Wisdom will save you also from the adulterous woman,
2:16
This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.
and nourishment to your bones.
3:8
For through wisdom your days will be many,
and years will be added to your life.
and years will be added to your life.
If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you."
9:11-12
How valuable is wisdom?
"Blessed are those who find wisdom,
those who gain understanding,
those who gain understanding,
for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
and yields better returns than gold.
She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her."
nothing you desire can compare with her."
3:13-15
How to get wisdom:
1.Fear the Lord (with a reverent and holy fear).
2. Humble yourselves
3. Ask for it.
4. Listen to the words of the wise, follow their advice.
5. Trust Him...Don't lean on your own understanding...Acknowledge Him...
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The dreaded Muskrat!!!!
