INSIGHT FOR TODAY WITH CHUCK SWINDOLL.
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The Topic of Chuck Swindoll Daily Devotional 24th April 2022 is ” The School of Hard Knocks”.
Scripture: Proverbs 1:20–23
20 Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square.
21 She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate:
22 “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?
23 Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise.
TODAY’S INSIGHT – 24TH APRIL 2022.
Consistent interaction with God’s Word, regular time spent with a godly mentor, and a choice group of friends all combine to give us the greatest opportunity for growth in wisdom. To these, I would add one more suggestion.
Pay close attention to life’s reproofs.
Wisdom shouts in the street,
She lifts her voice in the square;
At the head of the noisy streets she cries out;
At the entrance of the gates in the city she utters her sayings:
“How long, O naive ones, will you love being simple-minded?
And scoffers delight themselves in scoffing
And fools hate knowledge?
Turn to my reproof,
Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you;
I will make my words known to you.” (1:20–23)
RICK WARREN DAILY DEVOTIONAL 24TH APRIL 2022
If you have been on this journey through the Proverbs for the last several months, perhaps you recall the time we spent studying these lines. Wisdom is personified as one who “shouts in the street” and “lifts her voice in the square.” In other words, she doesn’t hide; she’s easily found. She doesn’t whisper or garble her words; she speaks loud and clear. But where? And how? She tells us when she says, “Turn to my reproof.” In life’s reproofs wisdom shouts in our ears. God sends Lady Wisdom at the right time and with the right message when we are most apt to listen: after we fail at something.
God never wastes our time. He doesn’t allow us to go through dark and dismal valleys or endure those long, winding, and painful paths for no reason. In each one are “reproofs” with wisdom attached. Many and foolish are those who simply grit their teeth and bear life’s hard times. Few but wise are those who hear wisdom’s voice and listen to her counsel.
Failures and foibles can become our greatest opportunities to grow in wisdom. Remain ever watchful for reproofs and never discount their source. God’s reproving wisdom comes through the most unlikely means sometimes. Lessons will be obvious if we’re not blinded by our pride. Watch for them. Listen carefully. Heed the voice of wisdom.
About Chuck Swindoll Daily Devotional “Today’s Insight”.
Today’s Insight is written by Charles R. Swindoll. Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. Since 1988 he has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Texas, but his listening audience extends far beyond a local church body. The radio broadcast of this devotional program has aired for more than 35 years. Read more.
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