Verse of the Day 8/15

Verse of the Day 8/15

Proverbs 1:2-3To know wisdom and instruction,

To perceive the words of understanding,
^3??To receive the instruction of wisdom,
Justice, judgment, and equity;???? New King James Version (NKJV)

Each day, in my devotions, I read a passage in Proverbs and yesterday I returned to Proverbs 1.?? These verses reveal why a person would read from not only Proverbs, but all of God's Word, on a daily basis.?? The Passion Translation below begins verse 1 by stating "here are kingdom revelations, words to live by".?? Do you find God's Word as revelations and words for you to live by?

Each day, in my devotions, I read a passage in Proverbs and yesterday I returned to Proverbs 1.?? These verses reveal why a person would read not only from Proverbs, but from all of the Bible; God's inspired Word; on a daily basis.?? The Passion Translation below, begins verse 1 by stating "here are kingdom revelations, words to live by".?? Do you find God's Word as revelations to you and words to live by?

As it so happened, this morning my read through the New Testament plan brought me to Romans 15 where Paul expressed similar sentiment:

Romans 15:4?? Whatever was written beforehand is meant to instruct us in how to live. The Scriptures impart to us encouragement and inspiration so that we can live in hope and endure all things.

God's Word is given to us to teach us how to "really" live.?? Giving us encouragement and inspiration day by day, with God knowing that we will all face various trials and challenges (James 1:2).?? His Word and the Holy Spirit working in us will give us the ability to "live in hope and endure all things".

Spend some time in God's Word today and every day.?? It will give you understanding; wisdom; justice; judgment and equity as well as hope when you do and follow the divine instructions put forth

--   In Christ,  Mike    Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com  Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,  in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV    

Proverbs 1:1-7??The Passion Translation (TPT)

The Prologue

1??Here are kingdom revelations, words to live by,

and words of wisdom given to empower you to reign in life,^[a]
written as proverbs by Israel???s King Solomon,^[b]??David???s son.
^2??Within these sayings will be found the revelation of wisdom^[c]
and the impartation of spiritual understanding.
Use them as keys to unlock the treasures of true knowledge.
^3??Those who cling to these words will receive discipline
to demonstrate wisdom in every relationship^[d]
and to choose what is right and just and fair.
^4??These proverbs will give you great skill
to teach the immature and make them wise,
to give youth the understanding of their design and destiny.
^5??For the wise, these proverbs will make you even wiser,
and for those with discernment,
you will be able to acquire brilliant strategies for leadership.
^6??These kingdom revelations will break open your understanding
to unveil the deeper meaning of parables,
poetic riddles, and epigrams,
and to unravel the words and enigmas of the wise.
^7??How then does a man gain the essence of wisdom?
We cross the threshold of true knowledge
when we live in obedient devotion to God.^[e]
Stubborn know-it-alls^[f]??will never stop to do this,
for they scorn true wisdom and knowledge.