proverbs 4

the importance of wisdom reinforced over and over again.

what wisdom will do for you:

-protects and watches over you

-exalts and honors you

-give you grace

-give you a crown of splendor

what a life of wisdom looks like:

-straight path

-your steps will not be hampered

-you will not stumble

-"like the gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter til the full light of day" (what amazing imagery- love this)

what to do with it when you receive wisdom:

-guard it well

-do not let it go

-keep it deep within your heart

isaiah 48

man... reading isaiah can seem repetitive but the good thing is... it really reinforces the story of the Israelites. God knows how to deal with STUBBORN hearts (ahem hehe). the passage was even called "stubborn israel" or something. the Israelites: prime example of God's redemption for a very stubborn/wayward/sinful group of people. they sinned against God and had the worst attitudes... but yet, God shows them so much grace and saves them again and again.

WHY would he show grace? (from v.11)

-bc they are His chosen ones and He loves them as his own children

-for His name sake, He will not be defamed, He will not yield his glory to another

that's so encouraging! as God's chosen ones, HE WILL NEVER let you go - not only for your sake but HIS name sake. that's a serious promise. :)