Proverbs 1:23 (NLT)
Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
“Seeking God involves a response in deed as a necessary consequence of a response in heart.” Do we take time to listen for His counsel? Do we jump to conclusions or let Him share His heart with us? Do we respond to His rebuke (vs. 23 NIV) or pay no attention (vs. 24 NLT)? Do we ignore His advice and reject the correction He offers (vs. 25 NLT)? Sometimes we wonder when “calamity overtakes you like a storm” (vs. 27 NIV). But were we listening to God’s voice warning us of dangers and consequences? The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere (James 3:17). Come and listen to God’s counsel.