Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Perhaps, the most wonderful thing in life is when you have a hope. A hope that you can cling on or focus on. I've been savoring the goodness of the Lord ever since His truth sank in deep my heart. I'm beginning to learn more and more new things, good things of course.
Embrace Wisdom like embracing a woman.
I learnt much that wisdom in the bible is comparable to a woman. That you need to love, understands, embrace her just like loving, understanding and embracing a woman! Two chapters of verses in the proverbs (Book of Wisdom).
"13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; 14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, And happy are all who retain her." [NKJV Proverbs 3:13-18]
"5 Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. 6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she will promote you; She will bring you honor, when you embrace her. 9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace; A crown of glory she will deliver to you" [NKJV Proverbs 4:5-9]
Noticing in the above verses.
Wisdom provides Happiness [3: 13&18b]!
Wisdom is Precious than anything [ 3: 14-15]!
Wisdom provides Health, Wealth and Honour [ 3: 16]!
Wisdom is Pleasantness and Peace [ 3: 17]!
Wisdom is the tree of Life [ 3:18]!
I loved Chapter 4 description of Wisdom. In Chapter 3, it speaks of what is Wisdom and what Wisdom provides. In Chapter 4, it tells you the attitude towards Wisdom. Here, it talks about Wisdom is the principle thing and we are to get Wisdom!
Wisdom is comparable to a woman that we should LOVE, EXHALT and EMBRACE her. Just like a woman, when I love her, she will slowly open up and began to tell me more about herself! I once heard of an interesting analogy about a pastor and his wife. He said his wife always brings 'honour' to her husband. She is wise and always speaks words of Wisdom to him and when he coveys the message or ideas to people around him. He will always received feedbacks like "Pastor, that a brillant idea!" and he will goes *Deep husky voice* "Well, thank you..." Haha! He said his wife gave him all the honour! Ha! I need a wise woman too. I need wisdom! Cheers =P
Jedidiah; 1:40 PM
