Narrative Lectionary Key Verse for Today
“Get wisdom; get insight: do not forget, nor turn away
from the words of my mouth.”
NL Daily Devotion for Thursday, July 27, 2023
by R. M. Fergus, Clergy Stuff
I don’t think my parents ever really gave me advice. Not in the direct way the writer of Proverbs is doing. Sure, they helped me out with whatever issues I might have been having at any given time. And they gave me guidance. But as far as this idea of getting wisdom and insight, they never directly said, “This is what you should do.” Instead, they showed me (and continue to show me) by their example. They live this idea of getting wisdom and insight, of walking closely with God, of living out their faith in action on a daily basis. I have always been inspired by them, and have learned from watching them just how important wisdom and insight—as gifts from God—really are. And truth be told, how many children are open to listening to verbal advice? How much more powerful to see it in action, and be inspired to follow in their footsteps?
Who in my life has inspired me to seek after wisdom, insight, and God?
