The Sister Letters

The Proverbs Challenge Day 1 - Chapter 1

Hi, Woman of God

Happy New Year! Praise God for bringing us into another year. I pray that 2024 is our best one yet!To help us with that… 

the proverbs challenge begins

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Today I had a lie in after all the activities of last night/this morning and I got my Bible time in much later in the day.Even if you get your time in late today, still find some time to read the chapter and note down your takeaways. It’s not about length but about consistency. Even a small time is better than no time! Below is my study notes for today's chapter using the S.O.A.P method. I can’t wait to hear some of yours! 

SCRIPTURE

Proverbs Chapter 1 (the chapter as a whole with emphasis on verses 20-33)

OBSERVATION

I observe that this Chapter sets the foundation on the importance of Wisdom. Solomon starts by writing about man’s need to know wisdom, instruction, understanding. He separates the wise man from the foolish man by this one thing. The wise man fears the Lord and therefore commits his heart to seeking wisdom. However the foolish man despises wisdom and is enticed by sinners into the ways that lead to death (verse 19). I observe two amazing things from Verses 20-33. The first is the personification of Wisdom. Wisdom is referred to as a “She” in Solomon’s writings here. Not an “It” but a living, active and present person. The second observation is that She calls out to us and desires to help us, to teach us, to give us the spirit of wisdom (v23), to protect us from evil (v33).

However, verses 24-32 explain the fate of the person who rejects Wisdom and how they will eat the fruits of their own destructive ways.

My overall observation is that we as humans have two options in this life: we can pursue our own ways or we can decide to follow Wisdom’s ways. By following God’s Wisdom we are able to enjoy security, safety and freedom from fear. Praise God for Wisdom!

APPLICATION

I will continue to seek Wisdom. Everyday throughout this month for the challenge I will read a chapter of Proverbs (the book of wisdom) and allow God to teach me all that He desires to reveal to me. I will not reject the call of Wisdom over my life.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, thank You so much for giving us Wisdom. I pray that you continue to increase my desire for your Wisdom, give me the revelation of Your ways, fill me with the grace and discipline I need to be consistent in Your Word and renew my strength and fire for the things of God as I sit at Your feet throughout this challenge. In Jesus name, amen 🩷

See you tomorrow for Day 2 ✨Follow me on Instagram at @creatortochi for updates and encouragement throughout our challenge. With all my love,Tochi