October 7 daily devotional

Quote:

Wisdom in servants is better than folly in sons. FINIS JENNINGS DAKE

There is wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart. Charles Dickens.

Scripture:

Proverbs 17:2 A  wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son and will share the inheritance as one of the brothers.

Proverbs 12:24 The Hand of the diligent will rule but the slack hand will be put to forced labor. (NAS)

Testimony:

The key word in the Book of Proverbs is Wisdom “ability to live life skillfully.”  Wisdom is living godly life in an ungodly world. However, it is no simple assignment. Proverbs provides God’s detailed instructions for his people to deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life: how to relate with God, parents, children, neighbors, friends, enemies and government. Solomon the principal author of the “Book of Proverbs”, uses a combination of poetry, parables, pithy questions, short stories and wise maxims to give strikingly memorable form the common sense and divine perspective necessary to handle life issues. Diligence is a crucial requirement to rule and reign in life.

October 6 - I SHALL PRAISED ACCORDING TO MY CHOICE OF WISDOM

Quote:

The truest wisdom is a resolute determination. Napoleon Bonaparte

Scripture:

Proverbs 12:8 A  man is praised according to his wisdom but men with warped minds are dispised.

Testimony:

In the 1950s a psychologist, Stanton Samenow, and a psychiatrist, Samuel Yochelson, sharing the conventional wisdom that crime is caused by environment, set out to prove their point. They began a 17-year study involving thousands of hours of clinical testing of 250 inmates here in the District of Columbia. 

To their astonishment, they discovered that the cause of crime cannot be traced to environment, poverty, or oppression. Instead, crime is the result of individuals making, as they put it, wrong moral choices. In their 1977 work The Criminal Personality, they concluded that the answer to crime is a “conversion of the wrong-doer to a more responsible lifestyle.”

In 1987, Harvard professors James Q. Wilson and Richard J. Herrnstein came to similar conclusions in their book Crime and Human Nature. They determined that the cause of crime is a lack of proper moral training among young people during the morally formative years, particularly ages one to six.
Christianity Today, August 16, 1993, p. 30

Prayer Points:

1.     Oh Lord forgive me of all wrong moral choices I had made in my life.

2.     Oh Lord give me wisdom for a responsible lifestyle.

3.     Oh Lord release for me wisdom to make meaningful impact in this world.

4.      I demand and desire access to the throne of Grace for uncommon wisdom for witty inventions.

5.     I demand and desire wisdom of God to avert disaster, evil orchestration and danger for my family and nation in JESUS NAME.

Action Points:

1.    Smile. It has been said that the expression one wears on one’s face is far more important than the clothes one wears on one’s back.

2.    Give honest and sincere appreciation.

3.    Raise you moral bar high.

4.    Don’t criticize, condemn and complain.

5.    Always take a decision. Indecision can be very costly.

6.    Watch and Pray.

7.    Manage your time efficiently.

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October 5, 2010 - YOUR WISDOM WILL HELP YOU

Quote:

Wisdom is ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding. Nelson’s New Illustrated Bible Dictionary.  

This wisdom, resting on the fear of God, is itself a blessing to the wise:

"If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself;

And if thou mockest, thou alone shalt bear it.". Kiel and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary of the Old testament.

Scriptures:

The message of the cross is foolishness to the Greeks and a stumbling block to the j

Jews. But to those who believe, said Paul, this “foolishness of God” is the “wisdom of God” 1Cor 1:18-25

If you are wise, your wisdom will help you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible. Proverbs 9:12 God’s word translation

Testimony:

The Lord is set to take you to your desired height in Life. Today, we are looking at the inspiring testimony of a lady in Africa. “The year 2009 started for me on a bleak note. I had no job, no accommodation in Lagos and no relationship towards marriage.  With all these circumstances, I chose to hold on to the word of God and trust Him for all things. I rehearsed within myself that the word of God sometimes may be slow, but it is sure. Then I chose to hold my peace and was counted wise. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool when he holdeth his peace is counted wise: but he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding. Then, My testimonies started rolling-in in quick succession. Firstly, I got a free accommodation. Secondly, got Capital funding for my business. Thirdly, I got married to a man of my heart desire within a year after a long wait. Also, doors opened for our relocation abroad and my husband has enjoyed rapid promotion since. Lastly, we have been enjoying bliss in my marriage and a healthy spiritual relationship with God. IT IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, WE SERVE A SUPERNATURAL GOD…….

Prayer Points:

1.The present help in times of trouble shall visit my situation by divine wisdom in JESUS NAME.  Psalm 46:1

2. According to your word in Isaiah 41:1The only wise God shall help me out of captivity, oppression, frustration, discouragement and disappointment in JESUS NAME. Jude 25

3.Father let me obtain mercy and grace to help others in times of need in JESUS NAME. Hebrews 4:16

4. I desire and demand health in my body, spirit and soul by divine wisdom, Proverbs 12:18

5. By your wisdom, give me a good value, worth and meaning of my life and destiny Oh God.

6. Having received your wisdom, My heart shall not be turned away by strange women like Solomon in JESUS NAME. 1kings 11:1-13.

Action Points:

1.    Fear God. Job 28:28, Psalm 111:10

2.    Look, search and research for wisdom. Proverbs 3:13

3.    Read the book of proverbs within a month.

4.    Work hard and be disciplined.

5.    Maintain high moral standards.

6.    Recognize and Run away from Strange women. They can pervert you destiny.

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Oct 4 - I RECEIVE WISDOM FOR DISCERNMENT

Quote: 

It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf. Walter Lippman.

Scriptures:

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you”. Genesis 41:39

This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man’s number. His number is 666. Revelations 13:18

Testimony:

This is my Personal testimony. The year “1997” was my 7^th year of employment as an Engineer in a multinational oil and gas company in Nigeria. Not one promotion, Not one Overseas training. I was sad, un-appreciated, discouraged and frustrated. Every other colleague has been promoted and sent on overseas training but me. I concluded,  “Not all hard-work brings promotion”. So, I asked God for wisdom, favor and ability to work smart in a corporate environment.

This scripture was made alive in my spirit through protracted prayers: Proverbs 18:16 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the present of the great. Then, I was prompted to sow US dollars 300 into the Ministry of a certain Preacher in Lagos. Three weeks after I was nominated for 3 months Training in the United States, Philippines and Singapore. Not long after, I was promoted to the next level. I do not want to see manifestation of the number 3 as coincidence in this testimony, instead perceive it as divine number of Trinity.

 Prayer Points:

1.   Oh God avail me with insight and wisdom to discern the secrets of my advancement in all areas of my Life.

2.   Wisdom that open doors of greatness I desire and demand in Jesus Name.

3.   Wisdom to do your will at all times I demand and desire in Jesus name.

4.   Wisdom to triumph, conquer and prevail over all circumstances and situations I demand and desire in Jesus name.

5.   Wisdom for good governance and Godly leadership I desire and demand for leaders in my Community, County, City and Country in Jesus name.

6.   Wisdom to break strongholds of wickedness and terrorism we desire and demand in our land.

  

Action Points:

1.   Submit to God because true wisdom comes through submission to God. Proverbs 15:33

2.   Ask for impartation by the HOLY SPIRIT. Ephesians 1:17

3.   Study the word because Wisdom can be received through the word of God Psalm 19:7

4.   Give a gift. Proverbs 18:16 A gift opens the way for the giver and ushers him into the presenceof the great.

5.   Listen more and Talk less. Proverbs 18:13 He who answers before listening that is the folly and his shame.

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OCT 3 - WISDOM WILL EXALT AND HONOR YOU

 QUOTE: 

Adding selfish ambition and envy to wisdom is like adding lemon juice to milk – it curdles it and ruins it. Mike Wilkins

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. Thomas Jefferson

SCRIPTURE:

Proverbs 4:8 Esteem her (Wisdom) and she will exalt you, embrace her and she will honor you.

TESTIMONY

Solomon, known as one of the wisest people ever: his wisdom is corrupted by selfish ambition, as he tries to create a name for himself by collecting wives from all the pagan countries around him.

Hezekiah Served God with a whole heart, he tore down the idols that the people worshiped and had the people only worship God. God gave him great wisdom and military success, along with military miracles and healing. But one day when envoys came from Babylon, he had to show off and show them all of his treasures. Because of his selfish ambition, God removed his favor, and Isaiah prophesies, “"Hear the word of the LORD : 17 The time will surely come when everything in your palace, and all that your fathers have stored up until this day, will be carried off to Babylon. Nothing will be left, says the LORD . 18 And some of your descendants, your own flesh and blood, that will be born to you, will be taken away, and they will become eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon." (2 Kings 20)