Dave’s Monday Blast – April 13, 2015
We talk a great deal about benefit packages in our culture. When someone applies for a job these days they ask this very common question: “What does the benefit package include?” This is not a bad question, but it is very temporal. Since the world’s advice about how to have a good life is in sharp contrast to what the Bible recommends, we might want to consider asking a similar question about the value of living according to God’s wisdom: “What are the benefits?” In other words: Why should we seek to live in obedience to the instructions given in the Scriptures? In Proverbs Chapter 2 we see the benefit of of following God’s wisdom.
As we INTENTIONALLY seek God’s wisdom, we will acquire a deeper understanding and knowledge of the Lord (Proverbs 22:4-6). Our perception of life is greatly enhanced when we know Him intimately. He’ll give us the ability to see ourselves, others, and situations from His perspective. As biblical principles permeate our minds, they will shape our thinking and responses to all of life’s situations and challenges.
God promises divine guidance and protection if we walk wisely (Proverbs 2:7-10). Nothing outside His will can penetrate the shield of protection around those who seek to obey Him. When we let His wisdom enter our hearts, discretion watches over our desires and emotions, preventing us from entering into foolish or sinful relationships that would draw us away from Him (Proverbs 2:11-20).
Godly understanding and protection don’t become ours simply because we want them. Such benefits come to people who diligently seek divine wisdom. If you receive the words of Scripture and let them fill your heart and mind, the Lord will reveal Himself to you and give you His discernment. I would call that a Benefit Packageworth inquiring about…and we don’t have to negotiate to receive it.
