“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.”
Proverbs 4:6
A Personal Bodyguard
Imagine having a personal bodyguard who’s always with you, helping you make the right choices and keeping you safe from harm.
That’s what wisdom offers! But here’s the catch – you need to stick close to this guardian and value the protection it provides.
Two Key Actions
1. Don’t Forsake Wisdom
Think about this like keeping your phone charged.
You wouldn’t let your phone die when you know you’ll need it, right? The same goes for wisdom – keep it close and ready.
2. Love Wisdom
This isn’t just about tolerating good advice. It’s about actively embracing it, like you would cherish a precious gift from someone special.
The Promise of Protection
When you cherish wisdom, you get protection in two ways:
- Active guidance for daily decisions
- A shield against life’s hardest challenges
What Does This Look Like?
In Everyday Life
- Making better choices about relationships
- Handling money wisely
- Knowing when to speak and when to be quiet
- Recognizing dangerous situations before they develop
How to Cherish Wisdom
Think of wisdom like a valuable friendship. How do you maintain it?
- Spend time with it daily
- Listen when it speaks
- Follow its guidance
- Share it with others
The Watchful Guardian
When you love wisdom, it becomes like a faithful friend who:
- Warns you of danger
- Guides your steps
- Protects your heart
- Guards your future
Making it Work
Practical Steps
- Start your day seeking wisdom through prayer
- Read Proverbs regularly (31 Chapters – Read one Chapter a Day each Month)
- Learn from others’ experiences
- Apply what you learn immediately
Today’s Prayer
Lord, help me to cherish wisdom like a precious friend. Thank you for the protection it offers. Give me the desire to seek wisdom daily from Your Word, and the courage to follow its guidance. Amen.
Your Challenge Today
Think about a decision you need to make. Instead of rushing ahead:
- Pause and pray
- Seek godly counsel
- Consider past lessons
- Look for wisdom’s guidance
A Comforting Truth
You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. When you make wisdom your close companion, you gain a protector that never sleeps and never fails.
The Partnership Principal
This verse shows us that wisdom works like a partnership:
- Your part: Don’t forsake it; love it
- Wisdom’s part: Protect you; watch over you
Remember, wisdom isn’t just a collection of good ideas – it’s your personal guardian in life’s journey. When you cherish wisdom, you’re investing in your own protection and future success.
The beauty of this relationship with wisdom is that it grows stronger over time. The more you cherish it, the more protection and guidance you receive. It’s a relationship that never disappoints and always pays dividends.
Upside Down: 15 Week Bible Study
You Have Been Seated with Christ in the Heavenly Realms
God’s great hope for us is not simply the forgiveness of sins and a place in heaven when we die; but rather, He wants us totally restored, in heart, mind and soul . . . NOW!
As we enter into this amazing adventure with God, we soon recognize that we are a part of something tremendous, something that is beyond our earthy perspective, and we are transported into the heavens with Christ; we live, breathe, and find our being in Him!
This Bible study will help you rediscover how it all began, what happened in the Garden of Eden, who is the Devil really, and what is he up to today.
- Head into the heavenly realms and discover profound truths concerning your relationship with God, and His incredible plan for you.
- Search your heart, preparing for a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit. In this study, you will enter into God’s armory, suiting up with the whole armor of God.
- Discover the Keys to the Kingdom given to you, and learn what they unlock; discovering your true nature in Christ, the authority given, the Sword of the Spirit, the covering armor, and the mission ahead, you will truly learn to pray . . . Upside Down!