Reflections of: Proverbs 13
The Book of Proverbs almost reads like a “Scriptural Fortune Cookie.” I know some of you make read that and feel as if I am downplaying the Word of God or even disgracing its meaning…but I believe differently.
In many cultures the “fortune cookie” is an Item to which people look towards, to determine consequences, blessing, and even fate. Well unlike these individuals, we as believers have the ultimate source of guidance…God’s Word!
I have only been going through the Proverbs for the past two days…but just in that short time, within the pages of my bible… verses are highlighted and the margins are full. I have found many verses that have convicted me, ones that have warned me, some that have even tore my tail up, and some that have blessed and encouraged me.
With all that said I hope Proverbs convicts and blesses you as it has me. These are my reflections on Proverbs 13:
Verse 4: The Sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.
Webster’s defines diligent as: showing persistent and hard working effort in doing something. This passage proposed a question in my heart… “Am I satisfied?” This question received a loud No! In reading this passage I began to develop a self-centered attitude, “Well why am I not satisfied?” And then God gave the answer loud and clear… “Because, Heth...you are not diligent.” So stop being a sluggard, stop lying in you failures or your past and become diligent in Christ…Satisfaction will soon follow!
Verse 9: The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
This passage sent me to my knees. For the past several weeks it has been as if I have been in darkness. My lamp had been snuffed out. The whole time I was sitting there questioning God why? What have I done? What am I supposed to do? We never realize how just a hint of Sin can kill the switch just like that…that was and is the case in my life. Slowly, I have been snuffing out the light that’s to shine in me. I ask you dear friends…Is there something snuffing out your light…or are you in full shine? Think about that…
Many other verses stuck out to me (vrs 20: a picture of accountability and friendship.) But these two spoke to me the most tonight. I hope soon that you too will dust of that “Fortune Cookie” we have in God’s Word and feast…thank goodness it doesn’t only come with take out! J Wow that was lame…God Bless and take care!
In Christ Alone,
Heth Cottrell
Friday, June 13, 2008
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