The Bible Project @ Kelsey

DAY 160 Why would anyone envy the wicked?  None of us think "I want to be wicked."  So, why is Proverbs (and it seems like there are several psalms, too) so concerned with reminding us to "not envy the wicked"? It's because of what they have.  Power. Money. Control. Stuff. Comfort. Whatever they want, really. Everything, seemingly, works out for them.  We don't realize it, but that's what a lot of us really want.  We want to do what we want to do.  We want what we want.  Look how much we work (and work) just to get more stuff.   And look where that has brought us.   Maybe there's something better to seek after in this life.  I wonder what it is. Stay blessed...john DAILY READINGS Proverbs 22-24 & Psalm 5

DAY 159 I've got a lot to do today.  That's why I wanted to hurry through and post today's readings for you.  Thank God it only took me 2 verses to remember to slow down.  Of course, I didn't remember on my own. These proverbs have a way of speaking to us.  As busy as most of us think we are, we would do well to read, reread, contemplate and pray about Proverbs 19:2: "...and one who move too hurriedly misses the way." That's God's way of things.  We think of we hurry up we'll get more done.  How's that working for you?  I can't tell you how many times I hear from people about how busy they are, but they're still behind.  That's not a fulfilling way to live.  There's wisdom in slowing down.  Don't rush to the next activity.  Enjoy the one that's before you. We tease one of our children because sometimes, as he's eating breakfast, he asks, "What's for lunch?"  We think about lunch (or our nap) whe...

DAY 158 "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing personal opinion" (Proverbs 18:2).  Wow!  How many meetings had that guy gone to to learn that one? We all have opinions.  That isn't the point of the proverb.  There are appropriate times to share opinions. RANT ALERT: If you're speaking, you don't have to say, "That's just my opinion."  RANT OVER. But we can be so eager to share our opinions that we miss the understanding that could be trying to develop around us.  I wonder if there is an undercurrent to that proverb.  If we're more concerned with expressing our opinion than listening for understanding, could that mean the opinion we're so attached to is probably foolish to begin with?  Well, in my opinion, I think.... Stay blessed...john DAILY READINGS Proverbs 16-18 & Psalm 3

DAY 157 We've been talking about how wisdom comes from God.  It is a gift from God available to all of us.  There's another way for us to attain it.  It still comes from God, but Proverbs says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise" (13:20). So, speak with wise people.  Listen to wise people.  Ask wise people questions.  Eventually, you'll be all the wiser.  You'll be asking wiser questions.  People may start asking you wise questions. Stay blessed...john DAILY READINGS Proverbs 13-15 & Psalm 2

DAY 156 I won't be sharing too much as we finish Proverbs.  Of course, there's a lot we could say about the implications of every verse, but that's not our intent on this site.  So, I won't include Daily Notes until we get to the book of Ecclesiastes. In the meantime, read each proverb and envision how you've seem their truth play out in your life. Oh, and welcome back to Psalms! Stay blessed...john DAILY READINGS Proverbs 10-12 & Psalm 1

DAY 155 DAILY READINGS Proverbs 7-9 & Psalm 150 Wisdom is God's delight (Proverbs 8:30).  And I love the idea of wisdom delighting at us.  What about "the human race" did wisdom delight in?  Was it like when we watch videos of our children doing new things?  Was it when the light bulbs went off in our minds? I just think it's wonderful to consider that there is much joy for us as we seek wisdom, and that wisdom rejoices at us, too. Stay blessed...john

Let's talk a little more about Proverbs. Lady Wisdom has something to say .

Let's learn about Proverbs . Today's Bible Project video gives a good outline of the book.