Proverbs 8-9 Pursuing God's Wisdom

In the first chapter of Proverbs, Wisdom called out to the simple, the fools, and the scorners.  But here, the scorners don’t get addressed.  “They had laughed at her message and turned away from the truth, so their opportunities were over, not because God wasn’t speaking, but because their hearts were too hard to hear.”

“Wisdom’s words are plain, spoken clearly and openly so there can be no confusion.  Of course, those who reject the Lord don’t understand what God is saying, but this isn’t because the Word of God is confusing or unclear.  It’s because sinners are spiritually blind and deaf.  The problem is with the hearer, not the speaker,” my commentary says.

“The Lord Jesus Christ, who holds the universe together and causes it to fulfill His will can hold our lives together and accomplish His purposes for His glory.”

In chapter 9, only one class of people are invited:  the simple … The scorners laughed at her … the fools didn’t want God’s wisdom, so in this third call she invites only the simple ones to come to her feast.  It’s a dangerous thing to reject God’s invitation; you never know when it may be your last one.”

“What do we receive when we respond to Wisdom’s invitation?  For one thing, we’ll have a greater respect for the Lord and a deeper knowledge of the Holy One.  The better we know God, the keener will be our knowledge and discernment when it comes to the decisions of life.”

Father, help me to know what I don’t know and to seek out that wisdom from You.  I know You will be faithful to deliver what You promise.  Develop my character by the good decisions I make, and let me not disappoint You by making bad decisions.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford