Pr 4:7 –Pr 4:8 (NLT) Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will exalt you. Embrace her and she will honor you.
Col 3:16 (NLT) Let the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in your hearts and make you wise. Use his words to teach and counsel each other.
Here is the daily wisdom challenge:
- Choose a daily reading program. If you don’t have one, there’s a great selection HERE.
- Decide to read a portion of scripture everyday.
- Ask God for one piece of wisdom and insight from what you read.
- Post your insight in 140 characters or less in the comments section of this blog (include the scripture reference).
- Copy your insight and post it on your Twitter or Facebook account so others can benefit from what you are learning.
Frequently asked questions:
- Why follow an established Bible reading program? This isn’t an ironclad rule. It just helps to have a consistent pattern to follow.
- Why is it called a “Twitter Bible Study”? Because there is a 140 character limit, the same as was originally established by Twitter.
- Why not allow insights to be longer? Because 140 characters forces you to distill and focus your thoughts. It helps you to better understand and communicate what God is saying to you.
- Why post my insights here? Two reasons: One, it gives you some accountability. It makes you do something rather than just think about it. Better yet, get a friend to do it with you and both post your insights, holding each other accountable. Two, it allows others who are taking the Daily Wisdom Challenge to benefit from your wisdom.
- Why post my insights on my Twitter and/or Facebook account? Your friends/followers will gain wisdom from your study and hopefully they will be encouraged to do their own reading.
- What time will the Daily Wisdom Challenge be posted? It will go up at 6:00am EST at gregsurratt.org
- Will I get a Twitter or Facebook notification to remind me everyday? Yes, if you are one of my Twitter followers (click HERE) or you click “Like” on my Facebook Page, you will receive a daily reminder at 7:00am EST.
- What if I miss a day? Just start again the next day. Consistency is good, but the bigger goal is gaining wisdom.
- Will God love me more if I take the challenge? God couldn’t love you more than he does right now. You don’t earn his love by reading the Bible everyday. Others may love you more because their love tends to be conditional and hopefully you will become more lovable the more you gain God’s wisdom
If you are ready, go ahead and post today’s insight in the comments sections.
Deuteronomy 10:1-5
God’s Will will be done… If we mess up the ‘easy way’, He will give us another chance, but it will be harder… God gave the first stones – Moses had to chisel the second two.
Comment by Shari Lively Haller — January 31, 2011 @ 6:12 am
Place your plans in the foundation of the Lord. He will make them flourish, all in his perfect timing. Joy will be found in him and his word. Psalm 1:3
Comment by Shannon Heiling — January 31, 2011 @ 7:20 am
Proverbs 12:15 Fools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. Help me learn to listen with my whole heart not just part of it.
Comment by Laney Lane — January 31, 2011 @ 7:24 am
2 Samuel 13:1-19 Amnon fell in love with his half sister Tamar. Rather than asking the king for her hand in marriage he raped her initiating a family fued. How often do I take things in my own hands without consulting the King?
Comment by Steve Wright — January 31, 2011 @ 7:34 am
Psalm 69:14 NLT Regardless of how bad your problem is call on God give him your problems.
Comment by Bob Bucholtz — January 31, 2011 @ 7:34 am
But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.
James 1:6
Comment by Lynn Pugliese — January 31, 2011 @ 7:44 am
A Proverbs 31 woman works diligently and takes excellent care of her family.
Comment by Jessica — January 31, 2011 @ 8:04 am
Pharaoh recognized those with greater abilities than his own and delegated wisely. Why hold on so tightly to our weaknesses? Gen. 47:6
Comment by Ramsey Duck — January 31, 2011 @ 8:05 am
God equips Moses in form of his brother Aaron to carry out message to people of Israel. Why so hard to trust he’ll equip me on my path? Ex 4
Comment by Sarah Fontenot — January 31, 2011 @ 8:18 am
Prov 31:10 “Who can find a virtuous and capable wife? She is more precious than rubies.” – Fortunately I found one!!
Comment by Gregsur — January 31, 2011 @ 8:29 am
Exodus 3: 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
or, I Will Be What I Will Be, that never changes
Comment by Kathy Arlauckas — January 31, 2011 @ 8:39 am
If you are a leader, make sure you are placing trustworthy, people of God around you. “If you do this God will direct you, you will be able to endure, and all this people also will go to their place of peace” -Exodus 18:23
Comment by Ernest — January 31, 2011 @ 8:40 am
Exodus 33:15&16 – we’re not going anywhere without You. Rest, distinction, help, power, ability all flow from Him.
Comment by Jessi Connolly — January 31, 2011 @ 8:50 am
Plasm 27- “this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life.” Oh to have that eternal perspective everyday.
Comment by LesterV — January 31, 2011 @ 8:52 am
Acts 3:16 Doesn’t matter how “crippled” we are, God is faithful and will heal us if we just ask and believe.
Comment by Kathy McGraw — January 31, 2011 @ 9:00 am
Christians: our goals should not be anything less of walking as Jesus walked, become like him everyday. #obedience (1 John 2:3-6)
Comment by Josh Ray — January 31, 2011 @ 9:02 am
Ex 11:3 (Now the Lord had caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the people of Israel. And Moses was considered a very great man in the land of Egypt, respected by Pharaoh’s officials and the Egyptian people alike.)
Moses brought all sorts of disgusting things on the Egyptians, yet he walked in the favor of God AND man….amazing!
Comment by Shawna Wilkinson — January 31, 2011 @ 9:20 am
When u have the right heart and the right skills, you’ll find yourself in the right places…see Huram in 1 Kings 7 #dwc
Comment by Chris Russo — January 31, 2011 @ 9:24 am
Reminder to the Church: We all were ‘adopted’ into a Jewish family. We are “heirs together with Israel.” Protect the family, love them, pray for them, and stand up for them. (Ephesians 3:6).
Comment by Barry Whitlow — January 31, 2011 @ 9:32 am
Matthew 20
Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, 27 and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Comment by Valmar Nunes — January 31, 2011 @ 9:36 am
Matthew 19:26, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (NIV)
Go God!!
Comment by Laura Smith — January 31, 2011 @ 9:49 am
But Moses said, “O Lord, please send someone else to do it.” Exodus 4:13
Going a little farther, he (Jesus) fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.” Matthew 26:39
Lord, give me the strength to remember that it is your will that counts not mine.
Comment by Amy Firetti — January 31, 2011 @ 9:59 am
“Celebrate this day…4 the gen. 2 come.” Remembering & rejoicing n what He’s done n r lives will point r Childrens children 2 Him! #Ex12:17
Comment by Josh Walters — January 31, 2011 @ 10:00 am
Exodus 9:16 – even today we’re still talking about this story. Amazing to think that Moses & Aaron probably thought their story was for their time…not also thousands of years later.
Comment by Garrett Abel — January 31, 2011 @ 10:02 am
I believe God asks us the same question He asked Moses in Exodus 4. “What do you have in your hand?” Let’s use it!
Comment by Charley Lucas — January 31, 2011 @ 10:10 am
Think twice before joining someone else’s cause. It may cost you your life. Number 16
Comment by Cindy Ferrell — January 31, 2011 @ 10:10 am
If Christ is my Savior I should be his servant. I serve Christ by allowing him to use my past experiences, gifts, talents, and abilities to build up his kingdom. Psalms 2.11.12
Comment by Shane Coppock — January 31, 2011 @ 10:11 am
Psalm 27: 1-6
How do we find God in the midst of the day to day world’s chaos?
Comment by Alice H. Kral — January 31, 2011 @ 10:16 am
We should rejoice when one lost person is found. What was lost is now found! Luke 15:3-7
Comment by Taylor Knock — January 31, 2011 @ 10:33 am
God gave Moses, Aaron and his sons the fire on the altar to represent his eternal presence; God has given me the Holy Spirit for the same! Lev. 6: 12-13
Comment by Lindsay — January 31, 2011 @ 10:48 am
No matter what you’re going through right now, God gets it, and He’ll get you through it. -Psalm 31
Comment by Jeremy Kent — January 31, 2011 @ 10:51 am
The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22 Wear your blessings well – they are from God’s hand.
Comment by Joy Booth — January 31, 2011 @ 11:50 am
The LORD is my strength & my shield; my heart trusts in him & he helps me. My heart leaps for joy & w/ my song I praise him. – Ps 28:7
Comment by Jenna Surratt — January 31, 2011 @ 12:00 pm
Psalm (13:5-6) But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.
Comment by Linsey Grady — January 31, 2011 @ 12:03 pm
Proverbs 6: 12 What are worthless and wicked people like? They are constant liars,
Telling the truth even though it may cost you is always best.
Comment by Cliff Cannon — January 31, 2011 @ 12:21 pm
When God is at work, sometimes things get worse before they get better. That’s no reason to doubt Him! Ex 5
Comment by Ross White — January 31, 2011 @ 1:37 pm
Ps 86:11A “Teach me your way, LORD, that I may rely on your faithfulness” He has proven over & over that I can count on Him.
Comment by Heather Dismuke — January 31, 2011 @ 4:13 pm
As the world watches the Lord lavishes so much goodness on those who fear Him and come to Him for protection. If only the world will watch and believe! Psalm 31:19
Comment by Sandie McGrew — January 31, 2011 @ 5:25 pm
Physical or mental limitations to us,may just be the opportunity God uses to show his love/compassion/power/healing to others. John 9:1-3
Comment by Seth Farrior — January 31, 2011 @ 6:21 pm
Prov. 31:26 When she speaks she has something worthwhile to say, and she always says it kindly. Would that I could be like her!
Comment by Stephanie — January 31, 2011 @ 7:41 pm
An excellent wife who can find? For her worth is far above jewels! Proverbs 31:10 I have found mine..
Comment by Bill McGrew — January 31, 2011 @ 8:08 pm
I will love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:1-2…thank you God for being there for me!
Comment by Kim Pugh — January 31, 2011 @ 10:42 pm
As Christians, we should “spend our time teaching the word of God,” not arguing about denomination, church, etc. Acts 6:2
Comment by Ally MacDonald — January 31, 2011 @ 10:56 pm
The most important thing a dad can do for his kids is tell the story of how God has come through for their family. Ex 13
Comment by Josh Surratt — January 31, 2011 @ 11:18 pm
Exodus 13“This is a day to remember—the day you left Egypt, the place of ur slavery.Today the Lord has brought you out..”/Faithful redeemer!
Comment by Katie Walters — February 1, 2011 @ 12:24 am
Let not your heart be troubled: believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions; If it were not so, I would have told you: for I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go prepare a place for you. I come again and will recieve you into myself; that where I am, there you may be also.
-JOHN 14:2
Comment by JANIE GIORGI — February 1, 2011 @ 12:29 am
The byproduct of hoping in the Lord is strength anc courage. He protects those who hope in Him. Psalms 31:23-24
Comment by Jason Surratt — February 1, 2011 @ 1:09 am
Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling. Psalm 2:11
Comment by CaraLee Murphy — February 1, 2011 @ 1:24 am
Day 31: I am convinced, I believe, that there is absolutely nothing impossible for my God. (Luke 1)
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — February 1, 2011 @ 2:04 am
Exodus 1-8, all the circumstances in your life both good and bad are so God can accomplish His purpose for your existence.
Comment by Brian Fischer — February 1, 2011 @ 6:00 am
Day 31
Exodus 12:14-52 13:1-16, Matthew 20:29-34 21:1-22
God wants us to put him first. He does not like the areas of our life that we put in front of him. We were created to serve and honor him. Our body and life is a temple to honor Christ not ourselves, all our decisions as a believer affect how people view Christ(in us). How did you represent Christ today.
Comment by Sidna Hopkins — February 1, 2011 @ 6:37 am
Don’t doubt Big G…or you’ll be sorry. Exodus 6:1
Comment by Joni Byars — February 1, 2011 @ 4:03 pm
The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? Ps 27:1
Comment by Brook Heiling — March 3, 2011 @ 1:37 am