Proverbs 8 so clearly identifies God’s Son as His wisdom to us. Of whom else could it be said, “I was there when He set the Heavens in place … I was constantly at His side … those who find me find life.”

Paul echos this same truth when he says, “Christ Jesus, Who has become for us wisdom from God.”

Matthew 5-7 is the greatest concentration of God’s wisdom ever put into words. We should read it often.

PRAYER: Father, You have graced us with Your wisdom through Jesus Christ, our Saviour. We want to daily live with the teachings of Christ as our pattern.

READING: Pr. 7-9

Because of my recent knee replacement and the numbing neuropathy I contend with in my feet, stumbling is one of my greatest fears. I take great care on steps and challenging terrain. I don’t dare fall.

The writer of Proverbs 4 makes several references to the prevention of figurative stumbling. The key: walk in the way of wisdom. Wise teachers such as Godly parents, trusted spiritual mentors, and high-character coaches are influences God places in the lives of youth to prevent the besetting impact of resisting wisdom.

PRAYER: Father, by Your Spirit stir up leaders to take an even stronger stance against besetting sin. Help us raise a generation of children that truly “Walk in the Light.”

READING: Pr. 4-6

God dispenses wisdom through His Word and by the voice of His Spirit. Having a tuned ear to both of these trusted sources will reap untold blessing and favor in the life we live here on earth.

Each time we obey wisdom’s voice, it gets louder. Refusing it diminishes the volume. Without it, life gets harder and more painful. With it, life takes on greater meaning and fruitfulness.

Jesus is God’s wisdom to us.

PRAYER: Father in Heaven, thank You for the voice of wisdom available to us. Forgive our foolish pride that tells us we know better than You. Lead us into the Land of Uprightness.

READING: Proverbs 1-3

When listening to Ps. 145-150, I was freshly impressed with the character attributes ascribed to the Lord by the Psalmist. For instance, God is described as gracious, compassionate, slow to anger, rich in love, good to all, trustworthy, faithful, upholding those who fall … I’m thinking, that is what I want to be like.

One of the greatest impacts scripture can have on us is establishing character ideals worth emulating. Reading scripture is loftier than watching “The Walking Dead.”

PRAYER: Father, You have made available to us the riches of Your character through Your Word and Your Spirit. Your Son, Jesus, is our character ideal. We want to walk through this life displaying the character of Christ.

READING: Ps. 145-150

No author in the entire Bible had as much comment about their enemies like David. He seemed to be very sensitive to any resistance to his leadership. Remember Goliath?

In the New Testament we are instructed to stay away from carnal devices of engagement … “the weapons of our warfare are NOT CARNAL, but they are mighty THROUGH GOD.” He alone has the right and opportunity to engage our enemies. Only He sees the entire picture.  (We might actually be more at fault than we realize.)

PRAYER: Lord, forgive us for the way we get worked up when offended. Like the disciples, we can say “We have not yet striven unto blood.” Grace us to pray for our enemies as Jesus instructed.

READING: Ps. 141-144

Omnipresent is the word used. Not only is God everywhere at the same time, He is also present at any point in time. He can look at a thousand years ago as if it’s today. He also knows the future … we are getting metaphysical here.

To the believer, this is comforting … knowing that God’s love and care are present at all times in all circumstances. Parents can’t completely watch their children all the time, but God can go with them and care for them.Your future may be scary, but God is already there looking out for you.

PRAYER: Lord, Your great care and love keep us. You know all. We don’t. Therefore, we trust You with our lives, our loved-ones, and our future.

READING: Ps. 136-140

From March 3-10, I will be visiting Israel. I can’t wait to stand on the temple steps and look down over the City of David. I’ve been told it’s a very moving experience.

There’s a lesson here: If you put God first in your life and simply live from day to day with the faith He gives, He will supernaturally cause amazing things to happen in your life. He actually gives you what you really hope for down deep in your heart. it’s a life of trust and reward. (I could give many testimonies on this point)

PRAYER: Lord, you have shown me over and over … that if I seek You first, You will add all these things unto me. They are things of Your choosing and Your wisdom. I praise You. I thank You. You are good to me.

READING: Ps. 126-135

He never slumbers or sleeps … His eyes are always on the righteous … He watches your every step to make sure you don’t slip … His focus is on your life to protect you from all harm.

In heaven we will probably be able to view a replay reel of all the tragedies God protected us from; automobile accidents that never happened, evil workers who targeted us for mischief, financial disasters that God warded off.

It’s one of the glorious benefits God bestows upon the heirs of salvation … it’s better than the Secret Service that protects the president.

PRAYER: Father, we are extremely grateful for Your marvelous protection. For that reason, we want to praise You today for Your love and care You give to Your children.

READING: Ps. 120-125

Sorry to mention myself one more day.

For anyone who is afflicted, this post is a key … God’s Word can keep us alive. The Psalmist said,

“If your law had not been my delight,
    I would have perished in my affliction.
I will never forget your precepts,
    for by them you have preserved my life.”  [Ps. 119:92,93]

I have had three very good days in a row. It is so nice to feel good. Thanks You, Jesus.

PRAYER: Lord, in You we find our life, our health, our provision, our reason to live. Apart from You, we are nothing. Energize us through Your Spirit today to show the world Your power.

READING: Ps. 119:89-176

Ps. 118 is especially meaningful to me because it identifies the fact that how long we live is determined by the Lord alone. Verses 17 and 18 say,

“I will not die but live,
    and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
The Lord has chastened me severely,
    but he has not given me over to death.”

And in Ps. 119:88;

“In your unfailing love preserve my life,
    that I may obey the statutes of your mouth.”

My health condition is not actually in the driver’s seat … the Lord is. In fact, my health condition makes me more acutely aware of the true meaning of life … it’s a gift and a chance to bring glory to God.

PRAYER: Father, we are grateful for the opportunity to display Your greatness through our lives. Cleanse us from all sin so that our light may shine more brightly.

READING: Ps. 118, 119:1-88