“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion— A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and an enigma, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. ” Proverbs 1:1-7 NKJV
Lord God Omniscient,
Here is a man who has been granted wisdom and can talk about all subjects and in depth (1 Kings 4:29) who still promotes learning. The need to learn and from You God. David, the musician, wrote many Psalms covering every situation and emotion need. His son Solomon wrote proverbs and down to earth wisdom. Each serving his own generation.
The opening introduction really sorts the reader into one of two camps. The teachable and the foolish. Jesus also spoke about the wise and the foolish! (Matthew 7:24-27). If we think we know, whatever our age, we may miss something important and cease to grow. Some do know a lot. Quizzers know endless facts. Specialists know their subjects. Many experienced by life have learned a great deal. But how sad the person that does not think anyone can teach him anything. Or is not willing to listen, discuss, pray and perhaps change his mind?
There is always fresh wisdom, like our daily bread. Keep us open, as a child still hungry to learn, and teachable. Malleable in Your divine love and holiness.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
Worship Monday 27th April 2026
Speak, O Lord, as we come to You
To receive the food of Your holy Word
Take Your truth, plant it deep in us
Shape and fashion us in Your likeness
That the light of Christ might be seen today
In our acts of love and our deeds of faith
Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us
All Your purposes for Your glory
Teach us, Lord, full obedience
Holy reverence, true humility
Test our thoughts and our attitudes
In the radiance of Your purity
Cause our faith to rise, cause our eyes to see
Your majestic love and authority
Words of pow’r that can never fail
Let their truth prevail over unbelief
Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds
Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us
Truths unchanged from the dawn of time
That will echo down through eternity
And by grace, we’ll stand on Your promises
And by faith, we’ll walk as You walk with us
Speak, O Lord, ’til Your church is built
And the earth is filled with Your glory.
Lyrics: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend