Lent
– Day 18
Follow my advice, my son; always treasure my
commands. Obey my commands and live! Guard my instructions as you guard your
own eyes. Tie them on your fingers as a reminder. Write them deep within your
heart. Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your
family. Proverbs 7:1-4
That is the command of the day. Love…or
treasure wisdom and understanding like beloved family members. I love my family—treasure
them, second only to God. Treasure Wisdom. That was Solomon’s advice to his son
and to young men of his day. He is giving us the same advice. It isn’t just a suggestion
to follow. It is a lifestyle to uphold—to be obedient to purity. Solomon is
saying to ALWAYS treasure his commands—not just to keep them sometimes—but always.
That’s the way it is with God’s commands…we must live by them—obey. Obey…not
just tie a string around our finger to remind us—but actually live our lives in
a way that is pleasing to the Lord. Do you love wisdom? Are wisdom and
understanding treasured parts of your life?
Prayer
~ Lord God, I hear You speaking through Solomon. Follow advice…obey Your
commands. You are so worthy—and I love Your Wisdom and Understanding. Write
Your commands and instructions on my heart—that I may live to please You.
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
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