Reading: Ecclesiastes 8-10, Psalm 150, Jude, Luke 18
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:16-17, But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard. The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
Thoughts: Over the course of the last several years there have been several topics that permeate into the media most every day, from the loud group leaders telling us one set of facts and opinions about what ever given topic, and the quieter group yelling the other side of those given topics. We are bombarded with each group telling the other they are wrong about something. Leading up to this passage was a story about a powerful king coming against a small town. Are we listing to the loud fools who seem to be looking for a fight or is there whispered wisdom that God is speaking to us through his word?
Prayer: Father God, I thank you for all the wisdom and knowledge that you give us and make available to us. I ask that you help us to have discernment and wisdom that we can hear and follow that whispered wisdom and not focus on the loud fools. I also as for the boldness to stand up for your truth and oppose those who go against you, your statutes.
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