April 20, 2023

Passage Read: Proverbs 2-5
Meditation Verses: 2:1-5

Thought

Understanding the fear of the Lord and finding the knowledge of God doesn't just happen, it takes effort. It starts with accepting the commands of a parent, directing the ear to listen and the heart to understand wisdom and understanding, calling out for insight and understanding, and searching for it like hidden treasure. How much effort do we put into working for a paycheck? That's the kind of effort it takes to know the fear of the Lord and to find the knowledge of God.

Application

I need to see the wisdom of God and the fear of God as of greater value than all the treasures of this life, as more precious and of greater worth to possess than any of those things. Then I'll put in the necessary effort and be rewarded with knowing the Lord, His ways and how to properly honor him. It takes reading, studying, memorizing and meditating on God's Word, but also putting into practice everything I understand so that I can get greater insight into how and why to do it.