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 must be prepared at all times to follow the Lord. If He commands us to make a move, we need to be ready and obedient to act. Num 9:15-23
Comment by Sarah Fontenot — February 27, 2011 @ 7:01 am
Deuteronomy 11:16, 24 Don’t be deceived by what the world says you need serve The Lord and he will direct your steps.
Comment by Bob Bucholtz — February 27, 2011 @ 7:28 am
A broken relationship can prevent future prosperity. Allow God to heal and mend old wounds. Numbers 20
Comment by Ernest — February 27, 2011 @ 7:39 am
1 Samuel 9:21-Don’t think that your perceived inability will dictate God’s plan. He loves to use impossible situations to prove that he’s God.
Comment by Jason Surratt — February 27, 2011 @ 7:49 am
John 20:29 – if you are a follower of Christ today, you are blessed simply for believing without seeing Him! Take heart in this today!
Comment by Charley Lucas — February 27, 2011 @ 7:51 am
Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—a stranger, not your own lips. Prov 27:2 #tc
Comment by Gregsur — February 27, 2011 @ 8:06 am
No amount of anointing on your life can absolve you of the responsibility to obey God’s commands. Num. 3:2-4
Comment by Ramsey Duck — February 27, 2011 @ 8:13 am
Isaiah 36-37 When Judah was threatened by the king of assyria hezekiah turned to the lord for help. If we were always turning to God I wonder how many troubles we’d never know about?
Comment by Steve Wright — February 27, 2011 @ 8:24 am
“Biblical audacity is a mid-set that approaches God with confidence and believes him for the impossible. It’s rooted in the gospel and it’s powered by the Holy Spirit.”
~Sun Stand Still, Steven Furtick
Comment by Shannon Heiling — February 27, 2011 @ 8:25 am
2 Chronicles 20:21 ..they sent the singers out in front of the army. The battle is the Lords. How appropriate that we are having a Night Of Worship this Friday.
Comment by Laurie Papagoda — February 27, 2011 @ 8:29 am
Isaiah 30:15
So HE said … In quietness and in trust shall be your strength.
Comment by Susan Corso — February 27, 2011 @ 8:46 am
I love John the baptists message “preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.”Luke 3:3. Repent and your sins are forgiven
Comment by Jennymay — February 27, 2011 @ 8:56 am
Psalm 26:8 “my heart says to you, ‘your face Lord, do I seek.’” Is that the main cry of my heart, desire of my life, piece of who I am?
Comment by Jessi Connolly — February 27, 2011 @ 8:56 am
The enemy may be big, huge, but my God is bigger and will give me the strength I need to defeat my enemy. Deut. 20:1-2
Comment by Lindsay — February 27, 2011 @ 8:58 am
“Everlasting, Your light will shine when all else fades. Never ending Your glory goes beyond all praise” Only God is omnipotent, omnipresent and omniscient. Genesis 9:16
Comment by Janna — February 27, 2011 @ 9:04 am
Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it. Psalm 34:13-14
Comment by Love — February 27, 2011 @ 9:22 am
Proverbs 10:18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. There seems to be a lot of fools, especially in politics!
Comment by Kim Pugh — February 27, 2011 @ 9:29 am
Day 58: I’m taking refuge and resting in the shadow of Your wings (Psalm 57:1)
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — February 27, 2011 @ 9:35 am
The wrath of God was satisfied on the cross, and those who believe in this fact are completely from it. -Romans 1:18
Comment by Jeremy Kent — February 27, 2011 @ 9:37 am
Mark 9:16 “What is all this arguing about?” Jesus asked.
Doing church is easy and we all know more than enough.
When we see God at work join Him. In all situations, love. Isn’t that how God treats us?
Comment by cliff cannon — February 27, 2011 @ 9:41 am
No matter what this life may bring, never, never, stop praying. Psalms 69.13
Comment by Shane Coppock — February 27, 2011 @ 10:16 am
Joshua 24:15 Lord, You have my heart and I choose to follow You, not false idols. Help me to reaffirm this every day.
Comment by Jon Stroud — February 27, 2011 @ 10:30 am
When it seems like hope is lost, seek God – you may be pleasantly surprised at what He reveals. 1 Sam 9
Comment by Jenna Surratt — February 27, 2011 @ 10:33 am
Mark 10:27- “With God all things are possible.”
Comment by Alice H. Kral — February 27, 2011 @ 10:55 am
Mark 8: Jesus will stay & work until there is total 20-20 vision style healing, asking ?s to see where we are at in the process.
Comment by Katie walters — February 27, 2011 @ 11:20 am
Judges 14:20
‘Happily Ever After’… Not if You tell the answer to his riddle!!!
Wisdom through Humor – Maybe…
Comment by Shari Lively Haller — February 27, 2011 @ 11:26 am
We will tell the next generation about the Lord’s power and His great deeds and the wonderful things He has done. Psalm 78:4
Comment by Joy Booth — February 27, 2011 @ 11:41 am
Anger, worry and envy lead to trouble. Stop fretting and free yourself. Psalm 37
Comment by Cindy Ferrell — February 27, 2011 @ 12:39 pm
Numbers24:9 “May those who bless you be blessed
and those who curse you be cursed!”
Let God handle that.
Comment by Kathy Arlauckas — February 27, 2011 @ 2:43 pm
John the baptists father saw an angel who talked about his son. Mary & Joseph both saw an angel who talked with them about their son. Luke 1. Talk about anticipation.
Comment by Doris Sparks — February 27, 2011 @ 3:47 pm
God takes care of the whole earth for us. That’s amazing. Psalm 65:5-13
Comment by Taylor Knock — February 27, 2011 @ 4:24 pm
In quiet moments or wakeful nights, make it a point to count examples of God’s faithfulness to you. Psalm 63:6
Comment by CaraLee Murphy — February 27, 2011 @ 7:11 pm
Paul went from “murderer” to “god” in the people’s minds in a matter of hours. How fickle the human race…..Lord help me to walk by faith and not by sight. Acts 28
Comment by Kathy McGraw — February 27, 2011 @ 7:21 pm
Mark 8: Jesus will stay & work until there is total 20-20 vision style healing, asking ?s to see where we are at in the process.
Comment by Katie walters — February 27, 2011 @ 7:29 pm
1 Samuel 12:24: Always remember what great things God has done for you. It’s easy to complain & worry about what you need or don’t have, but we should focus on all of our blessings instead.
Comment by Laura — February 27, 2011 @ 7:45 pm
1 Jn 4:10 – This is real love not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins. Speechless.
Comment by Mark B — February 27, 2011 @ 9:15 pm
Proverbs 31:10 A wife of noble character is worth far more than rubies. Answers.com says a 1cm ruby is worth 8.8 billion dollars….wow
Comment by Jennifer — February 27, 2011 @ 9:17 pm
As You are exalted in heaven. God, Your glory is over all the earth Psalm 57:5
Comment by Bill McGrew — February 27, 2011 @ 9:52 pm
Therefor encourage one another & build each other up…1 Thes 5:11/ MAKE time to encourage people. No one else is taking the time.
Comment by Seth Farrior — February 27, 2011 @ 9:54 pm
As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Proverbs 27:17 I’m thankful for those friends who hold me accountable.
Comment by Sandie McGrew — February 27, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
Mark 6
4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.”
Comment by Valmar Nunes — February 27, 2011 @ 10:17 pm
My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus..telling others the Good News.Acts 20:24
Comment by Ally MacDonald — February 27, 2011 @ 10:33 pm
Proverbs 28:7 A discerning son heeds instruction, but a companion of gluttons disgraces his father.
Comment by Jessica — February 28, 2011 @ 12:20 am
My child, fear the Lord and the king.
Don’t associate with rebels,
for disaster will hit them suddenly.
Who knows what punishment will come
from the Lord and the king?
IF YOU THINK THAT GOD
WONT GET YOU, WELL
YOUR WRONG.
Comment by JANIE GIORGI — February 28, 2011 @ 2:21 am
Psalm 133:1
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!
Comment by Susan Corso — February 28, 2011 @ 6:31 am