Proverbs 2                                                                                                       

Good morning son.

Sometimes in examining God's word you find something you did not expect to see - such was the case for me.

In Proverbs 2 a couple of verses leaped off the page. I wrote them out like I advise you to do and then started to dissect them. They were verses 1-5 and 6-8.

In 1 - 5 you get a prescription to receive everything else he lays out in 6-8 and the rest of the Proverbs. Take out your word and walk with me. vs 1: accept his words & store up his commands within you OR read and Receive His word AND memorize scripture (way to store up within you). Vs 2: turn ear towards wisdom and apply your heart to understanding OR be listening for what is wise and be ready to figure out why it is wise - kinda like when you are pointed out by a cop, stopped & questioned and you have done nothing wrong - wisdom states just answer the questions calmly - don't bust loose with a comment like "I guess you crackers got little to do this morning." NO apply your heart to the understanding that wisdom's dictates will keep you from giving them more work like taking you into custody for any number of trumped up reasons.  

Wisdom dictates the act, understanding encourages your acting in accordance with it (wisdom). Vs 3: call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding OR ask God in prayer for insight and understanding. Vs 4 look for it (wisdom) and search for it as for hidden treasure OR study the word.

Don't be afraid to struggle with it. There is an old country western song which says "dig a lil deeper in the well boy, dig a little deeper in the well. If you want a real cool drink of wadda you gotta dig a lil deeper in the well!" So it is with his word. But the results are well worth the effort! See vs 6 - 8 there is a transformation which takes place within you - upright, blameless just and faithful. And with that transformation comes his promise to give victory, be a shield, guard your journey, protect you in the way. AWESOME!

I would go on and talk about Psalm 2 and what leaped off the page, what I wrote down. Suffice it to say that putting Proverbs and Psalms together today you should have no concern as to what you will face. Psalm reaffirms the kingship of Christ and His authority over all. Serve and respect Him, rejoice in trembling awe. Take refuge In Him."The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof. The world and all they that dwell in it!" Apply the word this day. You, my son, are on the winning team!

Have a great day in the Lord!

Love yah,

dad
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