Seeking God’s Guidance
“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
- Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)
How does the world define success? If Proverbs 4 was written today as a reflection of contemporary American culture, we could consider several options. Prepare for a distinguished career. Become influential. Save early, but it is ok to spend some on yourself. Though it cost everything, get happiness. Be true to yourself.
Proverbs 4:7 invites us to instead prioritize wisdom and understanding, recognizing their immeasurable value. The pursuit of wisdom is not a quick-fix or one-time endeavor, but a continual seeking. It is an intentional surrender to God's wisdom, acknowledging that true understanding comes from aligning our choices with His perfect plan.
How do we seek wisdom in our daily lives? Other verses in the chapter give a good starting point. “Let your heart hold fast my words: keep my commandments” (v.4). God’s will never contradicts His clear teaching. “Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil” (v.14) because “the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble” (v.19). This reminds us of the promise in Psalms: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps 119:105).
In the finished work of Jesus, God has revealed Himself as a loving father. He knows what we need and wants the best for our lives. And in His wisdom, He has provided His counsel and commandments that we may not stumble along the path He has laid before us.
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Heavenly Father, I seek Your guidance. Grant me the wisdom to discern Your will and the understanding to align my choices with Your purpose. Help me to prioritize seeking You above all else, even when the cost is great. In the pursuit of Your wisdom, may my decisions bring glory to Your name. Amen.
ABOUT ROCKPOINTE CHURCH
RockPointe strives to provide a welcoming, family-friendly environment where people of all walks of life encounter the transforming power of a relationship with Jesus.
You will find RockPointe to be a place of imperfect, but genuine and authentic people seeking to glorify Jesus with their lives. Our hope is to point to the empowering grace of Jesus that transforms people to become impactful disciples for the kingdom of God.
The worship music is modern in style and highly gospel-centered in content. People are encouraged to passionately worship Jesus in “spirit and truth.” At RockPointe we value singing songs that are Christ-exalting and theologically rich.
We hold the Scriptures in high regard as the final authority in a person’s life. Messages at RockPointe are Christ-centered and will provide great insight as to what the Bible teaches about living your life for the glory of God. There is also a Family Room for parents to observe the services even while attending to their family needs.
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