Building Blocks

Lent – Day 22

Fear of the LORD is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Proverbs 9:10

My son and his wife are building a new house…and as we all know the foundation is the most important part of the house. With a strong foundation the house will be firm and stand forever. Their foundation was poured during a very cold time this winter—but it is sturdy and stalwart—forming a well-built basis for the rest of their home. 

Likewise, the building block or foundation of wisdom, as written by Solomon, is a respect or fear of the Lord God. To know God, we have to first have a deep reverence and respect for Him. Wisdom and good judgment go hand in hand and they are linked by knowledge of God. Knowledge can be obtained from books, by listening to others…like with a class or sermon, or even by browsing the Internet. Applying that knowledge takes wisdom…and can result in the characteristic of good judgment. Good judgment is one of those qualities that when we recognize it, we know we want it for ourselves. Not really coveting it, just desiring it to be part of our character. Wanting it to be part of the foundation of our very being. It all begins with respecting, fearing the Lord. What better value to practice in our lives—respecting God. Respecting God makes one desire to respect life…to value conservation of plants, animals and land—in admiration and with high regard for our Creator. What more could we want in life than to respect and please our God?

Prayer ~ Heavenly Father, You are an awesome God. In our hearts we fall on our knees in reverence before You. You are worthy of our praise and adoration. Through  Your grace, bless us with Your wisdom—and may it be a foundation in our lives that brings us ever closer to You.

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