“Simply True”

Proverbs 1:32-33
For the turning away of the simple will slay them,
And the complacency of fools will destroy them;
But whoever listens to Me will dwell safely,
And will be secure, without fear of evil. (NKJ)

In the first chapter of The Book of Proverbs, King Solomon, the son of David, gives us a clear picture of where we should look for sound and reliable wisdom, which brings true purpose and meaning to this difficult life and why it is so critical for every person to have the ability to discern the foolishness of manmade, worldly wisdom (which leads to death and destruction) from the only true Wisdom that brings life to the fullest (1 Kings 4:29-30). God’s wisdom is both concise and made simple for everyone to understand. When people live their lives guided by the wisdom of God they experience the kind of satisfaction and joy that is unknown to those who pursue the ways of the world, because God’s people know where the Lord is leading them (Psalm 73:24). By heeding the words of God’s wisdom we are able to learn life’s truths and teach our children what is right and just and fair so they, too, can learn how to live a life that brings honor and glory to God. And in return, God will surely honor and glorify them as well. When people simply reject God’s Way and live only to satisfy their own selfish needs and feelings the end result is anything but glorious and honorable, for the wisdom of this fallen world only leads to death and destruction for all those who heed its call of sinful living. When wise people walk alongside of God, listening and meditating and following His wisdom for life, they walk this life-journey in peace knowing they are safe by walking fearlessly in God’s presence knowing that God will never withhold His sovereign power to fight the evil that threatens them and consumes the foolish people of a world gone astray—a world which groans daily for its redemption and restoration from Christ Jesus, our Lord and Mighty Savior.

A Whisper of Hope

I Am the Voice of all Wisdom…dear child. Do not listen to the call of rebellion that threatens your very soul by drawing you into darkness of this misguided world. The foolish and sin filled wisdom of this fallen world pursues you with a vengeance against Me, and if the words of My Infinite Wisdom are ignored and not followed—your demise is justly inevitable.

1 Kings 4:29-30
And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. Thus Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the men of the East and all the wisdom of Egypt. (NKJ)

Psalm 73:24
You will keep on guiding me with Your council,
leading me to a glorious destiny. (NLT)

Romans 8:21-22
All creation anticipates the day when it will join God’s children in glorious freedom from death and decay. For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. (NLT)