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Monday... He knew what to do.


Monday... He knew what to do.

There are so many practical examples in the Bible. Proverbs 8:1a (NLT) says, "Listen as wisdom calls out!" But we don't always listen, do we? But it would be so practical if we would.

Look at this practical example of this by Jesus over in Matthew 12:15. It says, "But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left the area, and many people followed him." He knew at this time that leaving instead of responding was the wise thing to do. He had just taken a stand but he knew that he didn't need to at this time. He was wise. He just moved on. Now that is something that we need to learn how to do. 

Over in the OT book of Isaiah the prophet in chapter 12 prophesied concerning Jesus and Matthew shared that prophesy here in verse 19. He says, "He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public." Such a wise thing to do.

What would happen in our homes, in our lives if we would not fight or shout or raise our voice and if we at the right time would just leave the area? "But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left the area" and "He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public." Now he was emphatic at times. They knew when he was serious but he did not fight or shout or raise his voice in public and at key times he would just leave the area.

Now wisdom does tell us to not leave at key times, that we do need to take a stand but not all the time and for sure to not fight or shout or raise our voice in public and even in our homes. That is so wise.

Back to Proverbs 8. In verses 32-36 wisdom says, "And so, my children, listen to me, for all who follow my ways are joyful. Listen to my instruction and be wise. Don't ignore it. Joyful are those who listen to me, watching for me daily at my gates, waiting outside my home! For whoever finds me finds life and receives favor from the Lord. But those who miss me injure themselves. All who hate me love death."

What would happen if we in our homes, in our lives lived as Jesus lived and listened to wisdom? Jesus knew what he was doing and we can too. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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