SCRIP-BITS

Proverbs 4:7.    Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
 
Oh Friends, the ole fella seems to be having a case of writer’s block, because I can’t come up with a witty or interesting intro this morning. (smile) But the good part is that I’m alive and kicking, thanks to the most wonderful Deity, whom I serve and worship! Ah Friends, that in itself is an awesome blessing, for with Him constantly in my corner and by my side, I need not fear anyone or anything. Added to that, He provides all my earthly needs, once I stay in good relationship with Him. Wow! And furthermore, though I may sometimes be lonely, I’m NEVER ALONE, because His Holy Spirit resides within me. Mama Mia! The only problem is whether I use the Holy Spirit as wisely as I should, for He will not encroach upon my freedom of choice. That’s why we’re going to talk about wisdom again today. For the last time though, I faithfully promise. (smile) Don’t know why believers are so against hearing the same topic of scripture for a few days straight nuh, especially when it’s the most important attribute we can acquire here on earth, and one which we desperately need judging from the troubled state of our lives in particular, and our world in general. But that seems to be the nature of the beast, and all I can do is to persevere with it. Oh, I indeed hesitated about talking about wisdom again today, but the pull was finally too strong for me to ignore it. So here we go once more with our wise Bit: ‘Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.’ Yes Friends, there’s absolutely no doubt that when we possess wisdom, and the understanding that flows from it, then we’re able to handle any and everything that comes against us, because it’s wisdom that shows us how and where to go, and what to do and say. With it in our possession, we can unlock any door and be at peace. Why? Because those essential attributes come from God Himself, and if we truly possess them, then our souls will be at peace, wherever we are, in whatever situation we find ourselves. Today we’ll talk about the everlasting nature of WISDOM. Listen to Cousin Sol as he declares of WISDOM: ‘The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth; when there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, before the hills was I brought forth. While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields (outer places), nor the highest part of the dust (the beginning of the dust) of the world. When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass (drew a circle) upon the face of the depth (deep): When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep: When he gave to the sea his decree (its limit), that the waters should not pass (transgress) his commandment: when he appointed the foundations of the earth: Then I was by him, as one brought up with him (Jewish tradition): and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him; Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; and my delight s were with the sons of men.’ (Prov.8:22-31) Ah mih people, that’s eternal truth! Remember in a previous message we saw that the Lord used WISDOM to make the universe and all therein? (Prov.3:19-20) Oh Friends, before we go further, let me give you a brief comment of the scholars, re those verses: ‘Although some have associated verses 22-31 with the creative work of the preincarnate Christ (before He was born of flesh and blood) (cf. John 1:1-3; Col.1:15-17) who is revealed as the Wisdom of God (1 Cor.1:24; Col.2:3), the major emphasis of the context is on God’s own use of wisdom in creating the universe.’ That means wisdom was with our heavenly Father from the very beginning of time, and will be there also for all eternity. That’s because it’s WISDOM and its various associates like prudence, discretion, knowledge and understanding that drive the everlasting engine of God’s affairs. Without WISDOM and those other attributes, everything will fall apart. That’s why WISDOM further declares: ‘Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and refuse it not (do not disdain it). Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoso findeth me, findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.’ (Prov.8:32-36) What more can I say to that eh my people? Not much, cause Cousin Sol said it all. But I can strongly advise us to seek wisdom, understanding and all those things which make life down here on earth a tad easier than normal. And to end, hear some more words of wisdom on the subject. (smile) ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the Holy (One, Spirit) is understanding.’ (Prov.9:10) So please Friends, let’s get serious about finding wisdom and understanding nuh, for they are the essence of life, and until we truly find them, we’ll be sadly lacking both physically, and spiritually. Much LOVE!…only they who are wise…are truly alive…