Could there be a better set of scriptures to set the course for these next 31 days than Proverbs 1:1-7?
The tone is set in vs. 1 when it says, "These are the words of Solomon son of David...." Who is Solomon? Not only was he the son of David and also a king, but he was told by God he could ask for one thing. Solomon chose to ask for wisdom. Wow! He was the one who was given wisdom beyond what had ever been or ever will be (1 Kings 3:5-12). This wisdom came straight from the throne of God. Solomon then chose to share what he has heard with us!?! Knowing this places me on the edge of my seat and open like a sponge to soak up anything from these pages!
In these next few verses, its made known and clear the value of what is about to be shared with us. This isn't just for the young and simple but equally to the wise!
In verse 7 Solomon states, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
wisdom." What a powerful and profound statement. "The fear of the Lord
is THE BEGINNING of wisdom." THE BEGINNING. With this statement I was
reminded of the great and mighty Mississippi River. Its source. Its
BEGINNING. Which is found coming out of Lake Itasca in Northern
Minnesota. Did you know that this powerful river can be walked across
without hardly getting your feet wet? 
For these next few weeks to be more than another program, challenge, or thing on the "to-do" list, we need to realize that the fear of the Lord must be present in our lives. Giving God back this place of awe and honor ensures a BEGINNING from which wisdom can flow. This is so vitally important, because without God starting something in our lives it cannot be finished!
Today, lets begin by giving God back that place of fear, honor and awe in our lives. Remember, the fear of the Lord is the BEGINNING of wisdom.
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Song of the day: "Finish What You Started" Fellowship Creative