Wise words of correction.

Reading: Ecclesiastes 11-12, Psalm 106, and Revelation 1

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:11, The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings; they are given by one Shepherd. 

Thoughts: As I read this passage this morning, just before this it was about the work of a preacher and how they need to make things understandable and craft what is going to be said, Just like any good presentation of a given point the facts and information need to be used in a way to make the point. Those who go before us, who have experienced things we have not yet gotten to in our lives have wisdom we do not. Our Father in heave is the wisest of them all and he inspired the writing of his word and the bringing it together into one place. I read this with this authors paraphrase “The word of God is like a staff of correction, bringing together His collection of sayings, given by the one true Shepherd.” Let us be corrected, let us be open to wise counsel, and seek God in His collection of sayings.

Prayer: Father God, you are so wonderful, you lead us and guide us through your word and your spirit. I thank you for all you have done in my life and all you will do. I thank you for your molding and refining you are going in me. I ask that you help me to continue to dive into your word that wisdom of the ages and let it correct me where I fail and encourage me on the right bath.