The other night I was counting my blessings; thankful for a having a healthy family up to this point in life. Perhaps a spirit of pride entered my mind like a whisper proclaiming “I’m better than you.” This feeling didn’t last long, crashing back to reality with my son being rushed to the hospital this week, then diagnosed with diabetes.
Indeed, if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, Proverbs 2:3
In the hours and days which have followed, I’m in the process of searching for understanding. Thoughts such as why does God let bad things happen to good people started this conversation in my mind. Followed by why did my prayers go unanswered? Drawing a blank, I guess I have to wait a while before I receive the first clue.
Then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God, Proverbs 2:5.
As a father, Solomon writes a letter to his sons, trying to prepare them for life in the real world. Solomon urges his children to seek understanding, like Jesus urged his followers to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Yet, the first step begins with fearing the Lord. The byproduct of this spiritual practice leads you closer to discernment. In view of this advice from Proverbs, I have to go back to the drawing board, stop pouting and fear the Lord.
by Jay Mankus
