In 1970, a group of families were sent by their church to start a mission in a neighborhood that was just developing.
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Solomon, in this part of the proverbs, portrays wisdom as a woman and says that on the one hand, she has a long life and in riches and honor, her ways are pleasant and peaceful, she produces life, and those who hold to her have happiness. And there is so much truth in this. We all have a great woman who has been influential in our life.
In this verse, Solomon describes the one who finds wisdom as “blessed.” The word “blessed” means happy. Psalm 1:1 identifies the “blessed” (happy) person as the one who rejects the lifestyle of the wicked but delights in God’s Word.
I will remember that God rules over even the difficult times in my life.
The God who guides removes obstacles, and provides abundantly for His people can be trusted to discipline them for their good and His glory.
I remember my first pastoral appointment was in a small town of no more than 800 people, Rio Bravo, Coahuila, Mexico.