David said to Abigail, “Praise be to the Lord , the God of Israel, who has sent you today to meet me. May you be blessed for your good judgment and for keeping me from bloodshed this day and from avenging myself with my own hands. (1 Samuel 25:32-33 NIV) One of my favourite women […]
Read More Sam’s 1st Epic 25 – When A Wise Woman WorksRecently I watched a documentary on former great footballer and pundit, Alan Hansen. I won’t say too much about it or him other than to say he was among the best centre defenders I have ever seen and among the best football pundits I have ever seen too. Saying he was good at what he […]
Read More The Right Time to GoThe sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. (Proverbs 31:1 NIV) Proverbs 31 is usually highlighted for what it says about the virtuous wife from verse 10 to 31. What’s fascinating to me is the chapter as a whole – the final chapter of the book on wisdom is given to the […]
Read More 16MTP 31 – What The Royal Mum Says To Live WellFour things on earth are small, yet they are extremely wise: (Proverbs 30:24 NIV) There are some who subscribe to the ethos that size matters. The thinking is that the bigger the better. Thankfully the wisdom seen in Proverbs suggests otherwise. The sayings in Agur in chapter 30 are, as with a lot of the proverbs, […]
Read More 16MTP 30 – Learning Large From The SmallThe righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern. (Proverbs 29:7 NIV) The effort and sentiment behind the bid to make poverty history is rooted in a tremendous compassion for the poor. Whether humanity will ever reach the stage where the impoverished is a distant memory is open to […]
Read More 16MTP 29 – Justice for the PoorWhoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. (Proverbs 28:13 NIV) It is like a grip clamped on the heart that squeezes in and chokes any life out of it, slowly, remorselessly and effectively. The sense of embarrassment, the fear of retribution, the anxiety over a […]
Read More 16MTP 28 – Expose and Get RidThe one who guards a fig tree will eat its fruit, and whoever protects their master will be honored. (Proverbs 27:18 NIV) Among the positive things to say about David the king of Israel is his incredible loyalty to his predecessor King Saul. It’s incredible because to be hounded by your boss because of their […]
Read More 16MTP 27 – Protected by LoyaltyFor lack of wood the fire goes out, and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases. As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire, so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife. (Proverbs 26:20, 21 ESV) It’s not all good stuff in Proverbs. That is to say there a number of times when the […]
Read More 16MTP 26 – Out Like A LightDo not exalt yourself in the king’s presence, and do not claim a place among his great men; it is better for him to say to you, “Come up here,” than for him to humiliate you before his nobles. (Proverbs 25:6-7 NIV) In some areas arrogance looks to be an asset. If you can have […]
Read More 16MTP 25 – Wait For The PromotionBy wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established, through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. (Proverbs 24:3, 4 NIV) It has been my great honour and privilege to be involved in a number of projects and initiatives that have left a positive impact on people’s lives.When I consider […]
Read More 16MTP 24 – Three Key Ingredients
