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.
We too are a people set aside to serve the Lord. Many roles to fill in service to Him. All important. All serve a mighty God. Num 3-4
Comment by Sarah Fontenot — February 24, 2011 @ 6:01 am
If God has given you a promise, no matter the situation, trust Him to come through. His hand is mighty and His promises will never fail. Numbers 11:23
Comment by Ernest — February 24, 2011 @ 7:20 am
Phinehas had the courage to intervene when a nation was idol worshiping and breaking Gods law… And a nation was spared from the plague. Do I have the courage to intervene when I see Gods principles being abused? Psalms 106:30-31
Comment by Steve Wright — February 24, 2011 @ 7:25 am
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Obedience to God must came from a heart that is surrendered. God is my praise and he is my God. Deut. 10:16-19, 21-22
Comment by Lindsay — February 24, 2011 @ 7:41 am
Matthew 6:32Father I know you will meet my needs.These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.
Comment by Bob Bucholtz — February 24, 2011 @ 7:43 am
God made Himself vulnerable to his creation by willingly putting Himself in a position to be hurt by us. -Acts 3:14-15
Comment by Jeremy Kent — February 24, 2011 @ 7:49 am
Mark 4:40 But he said to them, “Why are you so fearful? And they feared exceedingly, and said to one another, “Who can this be, that even the wind and the sea obey Him!”
Faith trumps fear!
Comment by Kim Pugh — February 24, 2011 @ 7:54 am
Proverbs 24:29 Do not say, “I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.” A wise person doesn’t seek revenge.
Comment by Jessica — February 24, 2011 @ 8:19 am
Joshua 24:15: Choose what will control you. Affirm that you will be controlled by God’s spirit everyday.
Comment by Laura — February 24, 2011 @ 8:24 am
Mark 4
“This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how.
Every day we have chance to spread seeds
Comment by Valmar Nunes — February 24, 2011 @ 8:27 am
“I am the Lord, who makes you holy.” Leviticus 20:8
It’s about him, not us. Our ways are futile without full faith and reliance in him!
Comment by Shannon Heiling — February 24, 2011 @ 8:42 am
In God’s eyes, we’re all aliens, living as foreigners in His land. Lev. 25:23
Comment by Ramsey Duck — February 24, 2011 @ 8:50 am
Romans 6:14, “For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace.” (NIV)
I love God’s grace, make sure you are extending it too!
Comment by Laura Smith — February 24, 2011 @ 8:58 am
Psalm 40:11 Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me. Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.
Lord thank you for your love and protection.
Comment by Cliff Cannon — February 24, 2011 @ 8:59 am
When you realize you’ve done something wrong, do whatever you can to make it right again. 1 Samuel 6
Comment by Jenna Surratt — February 24, 2011 @ 8:59 am
Legalism creates rule-keepers. Freedom creates world-changers. Luke 7
Comment by Josh Surratt — February 24, 2011 @ 9:03 am
Your neighbor is not only next door they are in the seat next to you at school, at work, …the car beside you in traffic. Proverbs 11:12
Comment by Darren Lilly — February 24, 2011 @ 9:13 am
Numbers 4 – God gave strict instructions about caring for the Tabernacle. This reminds me to be sure I’m respecting His presence in my life.
Comment by Charley Lucas — February 24, 2011 @ 9:22 am
Free me from the trap that is set for me, for you are my refuge. Psalm 31:4
You are my rock and compass…I am your sheep, lead me guide me and without hesitation will follow you.
Comment by Love — February 24, 2011 @ 9:24 am
Sleepless nights become opportunities to meditate & reflect on the goodness of God. Psalms 63.6
Comment by Shane Coppock — February 24, 2011 @ 9:37 am
Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Prov 4:23 #tc #dwc
Comment by Ross White — February 24, 2011 @ 9:43 am
God will assign you work…follow His lead. Numbers 4:49
Comment by Joni Byars — February 24, 2011 @ 10:57 am
Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” (Mark 6:31)
Our success in doing will come from our obedience to be and abide.
Comment by Ron Hamilton — February 24, 2011 @ 11:32 am
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Phil 3:13-14
Comment by Linsey Grady — February 24, 2011 @ 11:39 am
Weakness shows up in our bodies, Prayer & the Spirit of God makes us strong. Mark 14:28
Comment by Doris Sparks — February 24, 2011 @ 11:48 am
Jer 29:7 You may not be where you want to be. Pray for peace where you are, and that is how you will find peace.
Comment by Heather Dismuke — February 24, 2011 @ 2:01 pm
God is our fortress. What could possibly even come close to hurting us? Psalm 59:17
Comment by Taylor Knock — February 24, 2011 @ 4:42 pm
Hosea 4:1
Hear the word of the LORD: “There is no faithfulness, no kindness, no knowledge of God in your land.
Where I live now it is alot like this – and it is exausting…
Comment by Shari Lively Haller — February 24, 2011 @ 5:44 pm
Paul was imprised a LONG time; and thru that wait his faith did not waiver. He kept waiting on the Lord. Acts 25
Comment by Kathy McGraw — February 24, 2011 @ 5:52 pm
I believe he has plans for me, too.
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Comment by SandyM — February 24, 2011 @ 6:50 pm
Matthew 6:6 But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
Comment by Laney Lane — February 24, 2011 @ 6:54 pm
God: The natural antidepressant. Psalm 42:5-6
Comment by CaraLee Murphy — February 24, 2011 @ 10:38 pm
I am saved by the name of God and with his power I am vindicated Psalm 54:1
Comment by Bill McGrew — February 24, 2011 @ 10:46 pm
Day 55: ‘Do not grow weary in doing what is right’ – Guessing he knew we would get tired of doing what is right. (Gal 6:9)
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — February 24, 2011 @ 10:46 pm
I am determined not to sin in what I say. Psalm 17:3 NLT
Comment by Joy Booth — February 24, 2011 @ 10:49 pm
When the Lord is with us success is a sure thing. Genesis 39: 2, 21
Comment by Sandie McGrew — February 24, 2011 @ 11:33 pm
$ is not bad but the love of it is. Use that gift of making $ to bless those around you. We are all accountable for our talents. 1Tim 6:8-18
Comment by Seth Farrior — February 25, 2011 @ 12:19 am
Sometimes things get worse before they get better. If they do, remember God’s promises. He is always faithful. Exodus 5:6-9
Comment by Jason Surratt — February 25, 2011 @ 12:25 am
Prov10:19 Too much talk leads 2 sin. Be sensible &keep ur mouth shut.//oh…that’s why I’ve never been called sensible. Insert repentance.
Comment by Katie walters — February 25, 2011 @ 12:42 am
Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but a person is tested by being praised. -Proverbs 27:21/ God lifts those who are humble!
Comment by Josh Ray — February 25, 2011 @ 12:56 am
Day 56: “I know that whatever God does, it endures forever” A house (marriage, family, relationship) built by God will last forever. Ecc 3:14
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — February 25, 2011 @ 9:34 pm