Wise Instruction

A wise man's instruction is a fountain of life, turning people away from the snares of death. Proverbs 13:14

Seeking and wanting instruction is important. We may need instruction on many things but only see our need in the area of getting and be blind to the important areas of character.

 

Today I talked to two young men, both were blind to more than what appeared on the surface. one saw no need for relationship and worked on what mattered to him, he has problems in the area of relationship but still des all he knows and does not realise that by asking questions he would find answers.

 

The other young man carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. I told him I saw this and that to overcome he first had to kill self-pity. He left felling sorry for himself.

 

Oh the need for insight and understanding. Our God has both stored up for us, waiting for us to ask and ever ready to give them to us.

 

I knew what I was speaking about to the second young man as I have walked in his shoes. If he opens his ears to hear he will be set free.

Now if I only live for me and close my eyes to the needs around me then I am like the wicked, looking out for me.

 

I had two older men come into my office, one to talk. Initially to ask after my health and then talk about his brush with death. I listened politely. The second man came in to service my phone system. I was grateful for what he did and he was pleased to give all he gave.

 

What a great opportunity for me to give: grace, mercy, kindness, gentleness, meekness, love. I trust they all left much richer for the experience.