Day 153

Proverbs 22:17-24:34. “Attaining Wisdom”

Repeatedly we are told to listen to the words of direction, and apply our heart, and heed the teaching, and stay attune to instruction.  The emphasis would be hard to miss.
“Apply your heart to instruction.”  Many times, I can rush by a phrase like that and miss out on some of its meaning.  I often need to slow down and acquire some clarity.  For example, the word “apply” seems pretty simple—or does it?  If I apply something, I put it on.  I cover something else.  I do more than just agree with it, I prioritize it.  I become affected by it and concerned with it.  I will put it to work and employ its use.
What about the word “heart”?  This is a reference to the center and source of our life, emotions and affections.  It encompasses our passions, directions, motives, and desires.
What about “instruction”?  In this case it would be best for us to define “instruction” from the passage, which has been frequently summed up, as those things which reveal godly wisdom.  Cover your life with God’s Word.

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?