January 24, 2016
Wisdom brings order
Proverbs 24:3
Through [skillful and godly] wisdom a house [a life, a home, a family] is built,
And by understanding it is established [on a sound and good foundation],
Matthew Henry concise commentary
Piety and prudence in outward affairs, both go together to complete a wise man. By knowledge the soul is filled with the graces and comforts of the spirit, those precious and pleasant riches. The spirit is strengthened for the spiritual work and the spiritual warfare, by true wisdom.
Miyagi’s commentary
Ever wonder why America is in such disarray? Why are there so many broken families, pregnant teenagers, and drug addicts? Simply put, without Jesus, there is no wisdom. And without wisdom, there is no order in one’s life, family, or home. When children are left to themselves, they become wild animals. The Word of God brings order into one’s life. It is the ultimate standard to follow. For example, God calls the man to be the head of the household, not the woman. And when the woman takes that position, the house is out of order...God’s order. How often do we hear men say to their wives “yes, dear” or “whatever you want, dear.” These are puppy dog statements that are indicative that the men are bowing to their wives. This is upside down. The men in today’s society have willingly stepped down from the place of leadership and authority and have relinquished all authority to the woman. The women gladly steps into that position because it is all about control. So when the woman becomes the head of household and calls all the shots, the spirit of Jezebel is alive and thriving. If the man of the house is bowing to his wife, she has become his god. We see this all the time in society, even in Christian homes. What a sad commentary.
The wisdom of God brings order. Without it, many homes….especially Christian homes, are out of order. The wisdom of God is derived from the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. It is not found in television or the media. In James 1:5, it says that “if anyone lacks wisdom, he is to ask of God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him.” We can get wisdom by asking God because He wants to give that to us. He desires that we walk in wisdom day by day. Foolishness is when a person ignores God’s Word and decides to do things his own way.
Summary conclusion:
Without Jesus, there is no wisdom. Without wisdom, there is no order. Without order, life becomes a royal mess.
Psalm 111:10 AMP
The [reverent] fear of the Lord is the beginning (the prerequisite, the absolute essential, the alphabet) of wisdom; A good understanding and a teachable heart are possessed by all those who do the will of the Lord; His praise endures forever.
Matthew Henry concise commentary
No man is wise who does not fear the Lord; no man acts wisely except as influenced by that fear. This fear will lead to repentance, to faith in Christ, to watchfulness and obedience. Such persons are of a good understanding, however poor, unlearned, or despised.
Miyagi’s commentary
When a person has the fear of the Lord, He acts with wisdom. He is obedient to the Word. He is submitted to God. He is faithful in the things of God. He is in order. And life becomes fully functional. Without the fear of the Lord, there is no wisdom, no submission to God, no faithfulness, no obedience, no order……..only a royal mess.
Men...take note:
The god of this age has release a prevailing spirit…”equal rights.” Because the men are too complacent and refuses to step up to the plate to fulfill their rightful position in the home, the women have stepped up to get things done. The men become the wimps and there is no leadership in the home. How can a ship stay on course without a captain? Man was not made for woman. Woman was made for man to be his helpmate. So today’s devotional is a challenge to all the men. Re-examine your position as God has originally planned and purposed and step up to the plate. If your own house is out of order, you ought to refrain from ministry until your own house is in order again.
The big picture;
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Without it, foolishness abounds.
The byword:
Get wisdom and get your house in order, man.
Miyagi
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