A Proverb for the Day 1:24-27
January 29th, 2009“Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand and no one paid attention; And you neglected all my counsel And did not want my reproof” (Proverbs 1:24-25 NASU). Despite all of Wisdom’s efforts at reaching out, many reject her advice. Many have ignored and neglected Wisdom. They refused to change their lives and stayed in their error (cf. Proverbs 1:22). Now, they are going to have to deal with the consequences.
“I will also laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your dread comes, When your dread comes like a storm And your calamity comes like a whirlwind, When distress and anguish come upon you” (Proverbs 1:26-27 NASU). Wisdom is saying: “I told you so!” They laughed at wisdom (Proverbs 1:22), but Wisdom will have the last laugh. Look at damage rejecting Wisdom brings into your life: calamity, dread, distress, and anguish. Some of the tragedies in our lives are our own doing. They could have been avoided or lessened if we had heeded the wisdom found with the Bible. The wisdom of the Bible will provide us with peace and security (cf. Proverbs 1:33), but if we reject it we lose this protection.
