God Bless you people of God
We are almost there we are on DAY 26. Kind of catchy huh, maybe some group should name themselves that and read this proverb. Anywho, be reminded to read proverb 26. Also reflect on and remember the verse (the proverb) you chose yesterday. God will open up new windows of understanding, just take the time to think and pray.
FOCUS TEXT:
6 Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence
is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
7 Like a lame man's legs that hang limp
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard's hand
is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.
Reflection: Have you ever been called a fool or done something foolish? If someone called you a fool would you be offended? We have been journeying through these proverbs and fools have been mentioned more than not. Today it caught my attention as i read the attributes and metaphors for a fools actions.
The texts above caught my attentions. Listen to the discription: A fool is irresponsible with a positive and wise message. In other words, we can't depend on a fool to deliver or spread a message. This really hits home in our lives because God has given us a timeless message. God has given us a message of hope and salvation. God has given us a message, especially through the tough times in our life, that God will always be there. The interesting part is that many of us still act foolish with this message. We don't spread the message. The message begins and ends with us. No one knows about what God is doing in our life, no one knows about what God is saying to us through our churches, no one knows about the grace God has given; all because we act foolish with the message
The proverb compares a fool with a message to a man with lame legs or cutting off ones feet, implying that the message is not going to move and certainly will not be delivered. To get this message one would have to come to the messenger verses the messenger carrying to message to others. It also compares a fool with a message to a thornbush in a drunkards hand, implying (at least on the surface) that this messenger sticks himself, probably drops the messages, and forgets that they have the message.
What are we doing with the messages God has placed in our hearts and on our lips? Are we so caught up in our own lives that we have become foolish with these messages? I know i was convicted upon considering some of my foolish ways. How about you?
Today, and for the rest of our days, let us be responsible with the messages (because we are messengers for the lord). If God has given you something to say (and God has) avoid the temptation to be foolish and find some one to tell about the goodness of the lord
Be Blessed
Charles
