Proverbs 8

Proverbs 8. Wisdom, the way to life and favor!

32 “And now,  O son, listen to me:blessed are those who keep my ways.
33  Hear instruction and be wise,and do not neglect it.”
34  Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates,
waiting beside my doors.
35 For  whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from the LORD,
36 but he who fails to find me  injures himself; all who hate me love death.”

Solomon describes "wisdom" as "eternal"!  His descriptive phrases are as if he was speaking and describing a person. One writer suggested the "wisdom" he spoke and wrote of was a portrayal of the Word that became flesh and dwelt among us!"  In truth, all said about wisdom is a portrait of our Lord!  It is His commandments we are to keep; His word we are to abide within! If we follow Him, as a servant his master, does He not say, "him will the Father honor!"

"Whoever finds me, finds life and obtains favor from The Lord!"  If you are having a difficult time wrapping your mind around the proverbs of Solomon, just read them as if you were on the hillside and Jesus was speaking directly to you- telling you what you need to do, and how to stay free from Satan's seductions!

Want God to put the seal of His favor upon you?  Tired of life as you have known it?  Are you now ready to make an about face and do things Wisdom's way?  It will lead you to the "life more abundantly Jesus promised was available to all!  Study these proverbs and treat them as they are, Words out of the mouth of God giving you practical directions for victorious Christlike living!

His Words are life to all who find them! They are more valuable than mountains of gold, silver and jewels!  They lead to Life!  Be blessed and be a blessing to someone today!

Rev. John Watford
Lead Pastor
nbcornerstone.com