Proverbs 12

Proverbs 12. Those who would be wise just need to "Listen!"

I have a son in the faith that was approached by someone in the professional wrestling world. He asked him if he had ever done any wrestling and if he would be interested in doing so professionally. Nothing wrong with this but my son in the faith had been called by God to preach. He was to wrestle, just not against flesh and blood!

The money was too good to refuse!  Within days he was in a training camp where he learned how to jump, slam, make faces like a mad man and even how to fall without getting hurt- it makes for a good show!

Every move in the ring is choreographed to perfection. It truly is a "brutish ballet!" But based upon the crowds that attend, men, women and children it has a tremendous following of fans.

One day my young friend walked in the ring, ready to put on a good show, but something went horribly wrong! He walked in but he was carried out- his back broken!  The money was gone and soon his home and new vehicles. Why?  Go back again to verse 1, there you will find the answer. It is the refusal to seek and receive wise, Godly counsel!  How few trials we would face if we would just learn to listen to the counsel and wisdom of God's Word and His elders!

Don't wait to be "carried" off.  Be wise enough to listen!  If you do, you will give God something to bless- and He will!  Be blessed and be a blessing to someone today.  

Rev. John Watford
Lead Pastor
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