Daily Devotional
               Betty Miller shares her daily devotionals which are based on the book of Proverbs in the Bible.   

  The Wisdom of God

Verses for the Day:

Proverbs 1:8-9(KJV): "My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:
9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck."

Proverbs 1:8-9(Amplified): "My son, hear the instruction of your father; reject not nor forsake the teaching of your mother; 9 For they are a (victor's) chaplet of grace upon your head, and the chains and pendants (of gold worn by kings) for your neck."

Thoughts for the Day:

One of the requirements for receiving wisdom is the admonition for sons and daughters to listen to and respect the godly advice and teachings from our parents.  In fact, this is one of the ten commandments listed in Exodus 20:12: "Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." Notice this commandment comes with a promise -- if we honor our parents, we will have long life.   We might wonder why this is true.  If younger children fail to obey their parents, they can get into dangerous situations that could cost them their lives.   For example: When parents instruct their children to look both ways for oncoming traffic before crossing a street; and the children do not obey these instructions, they could be run over and killed, thereby cutting their life short. 

Parents are older, therefore they have more experience and are able to instruct their children wisely so they can avoid the mistakes that they may have made. Even grown children can learn from their parents how to raise their children, how to manage their financial affairs, find help in their occupations, etc. Christian parents even have a greater wisdom to pass on to their families.  If they know the Word of God, they are in a position to pass their godly advice to their children.The children then become the recipient of a chain of blessing from their fathers and mothers. This blessing is described in today's verses as a victor's wreath on one's head which means we shall walk in an overcoming position in this life.  The golden necklace is symbolic of prosperity and favor.  If we are obedient children we will have these blessings.   If we are godly parents we are able to pass these blessings on to our children, who in turn can pass them on to theirs.

Prayer for the Day:

Dear Lord, thank you for all the godly parents who are attempting to raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.  Give them Your Wisdom as they guide their children and lead them in Your ways.  Cause their children to submit to their leadership and to obey them, thus saving these children from many heartaches and suffering in this life. Lord, heal the parent/children relationship breaches and put it in the children's hearts to submit unto their parents.  Cause the parents to be patient and loving toward their children.  Give us all love one for another in our homes and in our church families as well. In the name of your son, Jesus, I pray, Amen