+DEV+ Embrace Jesus & His Wisdom

Date: November 24, 2013 9:18 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Embrace Jesus & His Wisdom

Embrace Jesus & His Wisdom

"She (wisdom) is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed." (Proverbs 3:18)

Scripture Focus: Proverbs 3:13-18

"Tree Hugger" is a modern term with political implications. Some like it and some don't. But did you know that the original tree hugger was one of the writers of the Bible? Solomon likened wisdom to a tree of life and guaranteed our success in life if we would "hug" or take hold of her.

When Solomon used the term "tree of life," he was making a poetic reference to the tree of life that stood in the Garden of Eden. That tree was part of God's plan for mankind and for the world. It would have been great wisdom if Adam had followed His plan. Certainly, the term "tree hugger" would have different connotations today!

But Solomon made it clear that wisdom is still available to us. God still has a plan to bless His people. If we will focus on Him and hold on to wisdom, He guarantees success. Solomon had not yet seen the fulfillment of God's plan in Jesus Christ, but we have. We can embrace Jesus Christ today. Focusing on Him is holding on to wisdom, something more precious than rubies (vs. 15).

Insight: Embrace things and they slip away from you. Embrace Jesus and join with all things in his embrace.



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