“My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.” (Proverbs 5:1-2).
My son… Have we taken for granted the privilege of being sons of God? Isn’t it incomprehensible that the opportunity is even available to be born into the family of God through faith in Jesus? Are we like the prodigal son in Luke 15: desiring all the benefits of our position while forsaking a relationship with our Father? God loves us so much that he has not left us alone. He made a way to redeem us from the penalty of sin by sending His only begotten Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for us. He left the Holy Spirit to comfort, convict, lead, remind, empower and enable us. He gave us His Word to instruct in righteousness, to inform us of His redemptive plan of salvation and to guide our steps. His commands are given to define boundaries for our lives, so that we do not cause harm upon ourselves or others. These parameters are for our protection (not to keep us from having “fun”). True living only comes when we love God and serve Him. Anything else is not living- it’s dying. Notice the possessiveness found in today’s passage: “Attend unto my wisdom; bow thine ear to my understanding.” [emphasis added]. Trusting in our own wisdom and understanding will bring trouble. Why would we even desire earthly wisdom, when God is waiting to give us His? Surely our Creator and Lord knows what is best for us. Why then do we remain so rebellious and stubborn? Father, help us to listen to you. Teach us Your ways.
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