Broadcast
The Way of Wisdom -- Part 5
Proverbs 9:10
06/14/2024
10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
(ESV)
Wisdom has invited us into her house to sit and partake of
the banquet she has prepared. Thus, as we enter into the house of
Wisdom, we begin to shed our foolish and simple ways, to gain
insight into that which is important and true. King Solomon
reminds us: ``The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.''
This knowledge of God is not the simple ability to recite
facts and figures about the Almighty. It is the knowledge,
agreement, and trust that comes from God's own self-revelation,
knowledge received by faith through God's Word.
The person of faith will begin to understand the difference
between foolishness and wisdom, even when such differences are
subtle and hard to discern. This understanding is not part of
our sinful nature, but is a gift from God in Jesus Christ, the
Wisdom of God who took on our flesh to bear our sins and to be
our Savior.
Therefore, Trinity Lutheran Church says, ``Come, enter into
God's presence, into His house, to hear His holy Word, and to
learn about His love. Come, receive the forgiveness of your sins
for the sake of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus
Christ. One short hour on Sunday morning at 9:00 a.m. may lead
to your eternal feasting in God's kingdom at the banquet that has
no end.'' Amen.