THE STORY OF JESUS: Proverbs 10-12
“The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.” (Proverbs 12:15)
As we saw earlier, wisdom is available to all who seek it.
Part of seeking it is asking others for their input and insight.
My experience is that we tend not to be fully honest with ourselves.
When we really want something, we are biased towards it.
Asking someone we respect and trust is wise, yet do we do it?
And if they tell us what we don’t want to hear, do we listen?
It is only afterwards – hindsight – that we often see things better.
And often then it is too late; we got what we wanted.
But we did not want what we got.
Do we present our desires to Jesus, and allow Him to probe our motives?
Do we listen to the Voice of the Spirit through what others say?
These proverbs describe what happens when people heed wisdom, or don’t.
Jesus is urging us not just to go with our gut, but to seek advice.
Listen to others – like Him, like Solomon, like trusted friends – and be wise.
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, talking it through with You and others is the best way to make decisions. Help me to feel the wisdom of this, and actively seek out other’s advice.