Bible Study From Wisdom to Joy

[WalterandDebbie]

Saturday 9-11-21 Tishri 3, 5782 7th. day of the weekly cycle, 83rd. Summer Day

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional – From Wisdom to Joy

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional Message By Patricia Raybon(Our Daily Bread Ministries)

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Topic: From Wisdom to Joy

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 3:13–18

Key Verse: [Wisdom] will guide you down delightful paths.- Proverbs 3:17 nlt

Bible in a Year: Proverbs 10–12; 2 Corinthians 4

INSIGHT: The book of Proverbs begins, “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel” (Proverbs 1:1). Solomon is noted throughout the Scriptures as a man of great wisdom. Jesus Himself noted Solomon’s wisdom (Matthew 12:42). Two things, however, need to be understood about this wisdom.

First, the wisdom of Solomon wasn’t Solomon’s—it was given to him by God in response to the king’s prayer (1 Kings 3:5–13). James reminds us that this same wisdom is available to all of us and that God will grant our requests (James 1:5).

Second, this wisdom can be abandoned—as Solomon clearly did. His life of wisdom became the ultimate example of foolishness as he turned from God to follow idols (1 Kings 11:4). As James 3:13–18 reminds us, the wisdom we choose to live by is foundational to our walk of faith.

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional Message:
The phone rang and I picked it up without delay. Calling was the oldest member of our church family—a vibrant, hard-working woman who was nearly one hundred years old. Putting the final touches on her latest book, she asked me some writing questions to help her cross the finish line. As always, however,

I soon was asking her questions—about life, work, love, family. Her many lessons from a long life sparkled with wisdom. She told me, “Pace yourself.” And soon we were laughing about times she’d forgotten to do that—her wonderful stories all seasoned with true joy.

Wisdom leads to joy, the Bible teaches. “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding” (Proverbs 3:13 nlt). We find that this path—from wisdom to joy—is a biblical virtue, indeed. “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy” (Proverbs 2:10 nlt). “God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him” (Ecclesiastes 2:26 nlt). Wisdom “will guide you down delightful paths,” adds Proverbs 3:17 (nlt).

Reflecting on the matters of life, author C. S. Lewis declared that “joy is the serious business of heaven.” The path there, however, is paved with wisdom. My church friend, who lived to be 107, would agree. She walked a wise, joyful pace to the King.

Reflect & Pray
What paths have you taken in trying to find joy? How can wisdom lead you to joy?

When I might take a rocky road, loving God, please point me back to Your path of wisdom and joy.

Learn more about joy here.

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional Message. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread.

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Love always, Walter and Debbie

 

[WalterandDebbie]

Saturday 9-11-21 Tishri 3, 5782 7th. day of the weekly cycle, 83rd. Summer Day

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional – From Wisdom to Joy

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional Message By Patricia Raybon(Our Daily Bread Ministries)

Click Here To Read Previous ODB Ministries Devotional

Topic: From Wisdom to Joy

Today’s Scripture: Proverbs 3:13–18

Key Verse: [Wisdom] will guide you down delightful paths.- Proverbs 3:17 nlt

Bible in a Year: Proverbs 10–12; 2 Corinthians 4

INSIGHT: The book of Proverbs begins, “The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel” (Proverbs 1:1). Solomon is noted throughout the Scriptures as a man of great wisdom. Jesus Himself noted Solomon’s wisdom (Matthew 12:42). Two things, however, need to be understood about this wisdom.

First, the wisdom of Solomon wasn’t Solomon’s—it was given to him by God in response to the king’s prayer (1 Kings 3:5–13). James reminds us that this same wisdom is available to all of us and that God will grant our requests (James 1:5).

Second, this wisdom can be abandoned—as Solomon clearly did. His life of wisdom became the ultimate example of foolishness as he turned from God to follow idols (1 Kings 11:4). As James 3:13–18 reminds us, the wisdom we choose to live by is foundational to our walk of faith.

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional Message:
The phone rang and I picked it up without delay. Calling was the oldest member of our church family—a vibrant, hard-working woman who was nearly one hundred years old. Putting the final touches on her latest book, she asked me some writing questions to help her cross the finish line. As always, however,

I soon was asking her questions—about life, work, love, family. Her many lessons from a long life sparkled with wisdom. She told me, “Pace yourself.” And soon we were laughing about times she’d forgotten to do that—her wonderful stories all seasoned with true joy.

Wisdom leads to joy, the Bible teaches. “Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding” (Proverbs 3:13 nlt). We find that this path—from wisdom to joy—is a biblical virtue, indeed. “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy” (Proverbs 2:10 nlt). “God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him” (Ecclesiastes 2:26 nlt). Wisdom “will guide you down delightful paths,” adds Proverbs 3:17 (nlt).

Reflecting on the matters of life, author C. S. Lewis declared that “joy is the serious business of heaven.” The path there, however, is paved with wisdom. My church friend, who lived to be 107, would agree. She walked a wise, joyful pace to the King.

Reflect & Pray
What paths have you taken in trying to find joy? How can wisdom lead you to joy?

When I might take a rocky road, loving God, please point me back to Your path of wisdom and joy.

Learn more about joy here.

Our Daily Bread 11 September 2021 Devotional Message. Our Daily Bread Ministries (ODB) is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 600 employees. It produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread.

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Love always, Walter and Debbie

 

[Tessa]

Hi WalterandDebbie
Thank you for another great post
I think this is one I need to pray for.
God Bless
Tessa

 

[Sister]

Hi WalterandDebbie
Thank you for another great post
I think this is one I need to pray for.
God Bless
Tessa

Agreed.... Wisdom and discernment is hard. It gives the lesson after the test usually.

 

[Edward]

Good judgement comes from experience.
Experience comes from poor judgement.

 

[WalterandDebbie]

Hi WalterandDebbie
Thank you for another great post
I think this is one I need to pray for.
God Bless
Tessa

Yes Tessa, we agree, in words and deeds to this post, because without the proper wisdom and understanding of an issue we can not get it done from GOD, the answer must come from Him.

To us, He is always right,

Adam Clarke Commentary​

Verse Proverbs 3:17 (NAS)

17 Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace.
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Proverbs 3:17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness — These blessings of true religion require little comment. They are well expressed by the poet in the following elegant verses: -


"Wisdom Divine! Who tells the price

Of Wisdom's costly merchandise?

Wisdom to silver we prefer,

And gold is dross compared to her.

Her hands are fill'd with length of days,

True riches, and immortal praise; -

Riches of Christ, on all bestow'd,

And honour that descends from God.

To purest joys she all invites,

Chaste, holy, spiritual delights;

Her ways are ways of pleasantness,

And all her flowery paths are peace.

Happy the man that finds the grace,

The blessing of God's chosen race;

The wisdom coming from above,

The faith that sweetly works by love!"

WESLEY.

The Joy comes when a person sees an issue His way, it always works out better.

As we were thinking about the subject, when we stop doing things our way, and do things His way, He will direct our path, there is always the right of doing things.

Love, Walter and Debbie

 

[Tessa]

Yes Tessa, we agree, in words and deeds to this post, because without the proper wisdom and understanding of an issue we can not get it done from GOD, the answer must come from Him.

To us, He is always right,

Adam Clarke Commentary​

Verse Proverbs 3:17 (NAS)

17 Her ways are pleasant ways And all her paths are peace.
Click link to access powerful study resources in a new window.

Proverbs 3:17. Her ways are ways of pleasantness — These blessings of true religion require little comment. They are well expressed by the poet in the following elegant verses: -


"Wisdom Divine! Who tells the price

Of Wisdom's costly merchandise?

Wisdom to silver we prefer,

And gold is dross compared to her.

Her hands are fill'd with length of days,

True riches, and immortal praise; -

Riches of Christ, on all bestow'd,

And honour that descends from God.

To purest joys she all invites,

Chaste, holy, spiritual delights;

Her ways are ways of pleasantness,

And all her flowery paths are peace.

Happy the man that finds the grace,

The blessing of God's chosen race;

The wisdom coming from above,

The faith that sweetly works by love!"

WESLEY.

The Joy comes when a person sees an issue His way, it always works out better.

As we were thinking about the subject, when we stop doing things our way, and do things His way, He will direct our path, there is always the right of doing things.

Love, Walter and Debbie

Thank you. Beautiful!

 

[Shema]

Thank you for this. I love it!