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.
How often do we grumble about what we have/attack God for not providing when He always has/will provide us with everything we need? Num 11
Comment by Sarah Fontenot — February 28, 2011 @ 6:32 am
Psalm 55:22
“Cast your cares on the LORD
and he will sustain you;
he will never let the righteous fall.”
Great Promise!!!
Comment by Shari Lively Haller — February 28, 2011 @ 6:40 am
“I broke the bars of your yoke and enabled you to walk with heads held high.” Leviticus 26:13
Thankful for the ability to walk in his freedom!
Comment by Shannon Heiling — February 28, 2011 @ 6:42 am
Give up trying so hard to get rich. Pr 23:4 Financial ‘peace’ vs. financial ‘prosperity’.
Comment by Mickey Tubbiolo — February 28, 2011 @ 7:01 am
Leviticus 10:1-2, Acts 5:1-11 Disrespecting a holy God can be hazardous to your health
Comment by Kin Roseborough — February 28, 2011 @ 7:21 am
Psalm 90: satisfy us in the morning … Establish the work of our hands. Bless us to be a blessing. For your glory alone.
Comment by Jessi Connolly — February 28, 2011 @ 7:40 am
My tongue will speak of your righteousness and of your praises all day long. Psalm 35:28
Comment by Love — February 28, 2011 @ 7:42 am
Jeremiah 18:1-11 God uses everyday events to speak to us. For Jeremiah it was was a potter spinning clay, what will it be for you today?
Comment by Steve Wright — February 28, 2011 @ 7:45 am
“those who paid no attention to the word of the Lord left theirs out (livestock in a hail storm) ” -Ex 9:21// Wisdom comes from The Word.
Comment by Jenna Surratt — February 28, 2011 @ 7:45 am
Day 59: Apart from Christ, we are rotten. (Rom 3). We need more than just a new beginning, we need a new heart (2 Cor 5:17)
Comment by Bonnie Wallace — February 28, 2011 @ 7:58 am
God’s blessings r sufficient 4 today but how quickly we forget what He has done & begin to complain..b thankful today..Num 21:5
Comment by Ernest — February 28, 2011 @ 8:05 am
2 Samuel 8:15: Be just & right towards others as David was to his people.
Comment by Laura — February 28, 2011 @ 8:12 am
Clifford H Cannon
Psalm 44:1 O God, we have heard it with our own ears— our ancestors have told us of all you did in their day, in days long ago:
O God, you did some cool stuff at FBMC today.
Comment by Cliff Cannon — February 28, 2011 @ 8:14 am
Think it is gonna be the same boring Monday as always? Make is extraordinary with doing good things for those around you!
James 1:12, “Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” (NIV, 1984)
Comment by Laura — February 28, 2011 @ 8:17 am
When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability. – Prov 28:2
Comment by Gregsur — February 28, 2011 @ 8:29 am
I love all of Proverbs 31! Today I enjoyed this verse about a virtuous and capable wife: “she carefully watches everything in her household and suffers nothing from laziness.”
Comment by Jessica — February 28, 2011 @ 8:32 am
- 2 Timothy 1:7 The Spirit will fill us with power, Love And a sound mind! Amen!
Comment by Laurie Papagoda — February 28, 2011 @ 8:36 am
I believe God is asking us in America what He asked Moses in Numbers 11:23, “Has my arm lost its power?” Let’s believe in His mighty power!
Comment by Charley Lucas — February 28, 2011 @ 8:42 am
Be sure of who you are in Christ and be sure of what he says in his word when being tempted by Satan. Luke 4 1:13
Comment by Jennymay — February 28, 2011 @ 8:53 am
Judges 18:24 If we invest all our energy in pursuing money, success, possessions, or career & we lose them, only an empty shell is left. Protect ourselves & invest our lives in the living God, whom we can never lose.
Comment by Jon Stroud — February 28, 2011 @ 8:55 am
Strength and power to stand up for Him.
2 Timothy 1:7
Comment by SandyM — February 28, 2011 @ 8:56 am
God doesn’t bless us for who we are, but for who He is and because He puts His name on us. It’s for His name that He blesses us. Num. 6:27
Comment by Ramsey Duck — February 28, 2011 @ 8:59 am
Women of God you have a voice, use it, God will honor it. Numbers 27:1-7
Comment by Kathy Arlauckas — February 28, 2011 @ 9:00 am
God never overlooks the Desperate & Defenseless. Psalms 72.12
Comment by Shane Coppock — February 28, 2011 @ 9:04 am
Luke 10:29 Why question God shouldn’t we know he already has the answers? The man wanted to justify his actions, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
Comment by Bob Bucholtz — February 28, 2011 @ 9:11 am
For a day and age where change can be frustrating and cause insecurity, know that God does not change. -Malachi 3:6
Comment by Jeremy Kent — February 28, 2011 @ 9:15 am
If God calls you to something significant, not everyone around you may be as excited as you. Ignore them and move on. 1 Samuel 10:27
Comment by Jason Surratt — February 28, 2011 @ 9:16 am
When you’re focused on the right things, you can face anything. Acts 7:55 #tc #dwc
Comment by Ross White — February 28, 2011 @ 9:28 am
As God provides for me, and he provides for those in need. I need to NOT be stingy with the blessings God has given me. Deut 24: 19
Comment by Lindsay — February 28, 2011 @ 9:50 am
Mark 10:43
We must become servants prior to being great.
Comment by Alice H. Kral — February 28, 2011 @ 9:53 am
If you’re not quite sure how serious God is about keeping the Sabbath, check out Numbers 15:32-36. He makes His point quite clear.
Comment by Garrett Abel — February 28, 2011 @ 10:02 am
Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed. Proverbs 28:27
Comment by Sandie McGrew — February 28, 2011 @ 10:06 am
The Lord is my Shepherd; I have everything I need. Psalm 23:1
Comment by Joy Booth — February 28, 2011 @ 11:13 am
God is awesome! Let us rejoice in him! Psalm 66:1-6
Comment by Taylor Knock — February 28, 2011 @ 12:05 pm
And Jesus increased in WISDOM and in stature and in FAVOR with GOD & man. We need all of those in our life. Luke 2:32
Comment by Doris Sparks — February 28, 2011 @ 3:13 pm
Security is found in living right and living generously. Psalm 37: 23-27
Comment by Cindy Ferrell — February 28, 2011 @ 5:17 pm
It is Biblical to fellowship with other believers and share what God is doing in your life and praise God together. (Acts 21:19-20)
Comment by Ally MacDonald — February 28, 2011 @ 8:06 pm
Mark 4: the type of soil is beyond our control; our task? scatter seed!
Comment by Jeremiah Clements — February 28, 2011 @ 8:56 pm
Mark 6
42 They all ate and were satisfied, 43 and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. 44 The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand
God is good all the time!
Comment by Valmar Nunes — February 28, 2011 @ 8:49 pm
Sometimes I feel for people as I percieve they don’t know that there is a God. Romans 1 states: “For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.”
What I need to be concerned about is to help them understand they are loved by God thru Jesus.
Comment by Kathy McGraw — February 28, 2011 @ 9:02 pm
He can honestly do anything. Psalm 65:3
Comment by CaraLee Murphy — February 28, 2011 @ 9:45 pm
Ps 65:3 Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all. Such good news. Don’t get stuck. Walk with God and change the world!
Comment by Mark B — February 28, 2011 @ 9:53 pm
Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. Pr 10:19
Comment by Josh Surratt — February 28, 2011 @ 10:12 pm
Proverbs 28:13
Confessed sin & and repenting gains mercy but hidden sin will not prosper
Comment by Bill McGrew — February 28, 2011 @ 10:42 pm
Relax/show love/Gods got it.. 2Thes 1:6 God is just:He will pay back trouble to those who trouble you & give relief to you who are troubled.
Comment by Seth Farrior — February 28, 2011 @ 11:10 pm
I thank God for you—the God I serve with a clear conscience, just as my ancestors did. Night and day I constantly remember you in my prayers.
2 TIMOTHY 2:3
Comment by JANIE GIORGI — February 28, 2011 @ 11:39 pm
Never take for granted friends who will do anything to get you to Jesus! (Mark 2:3-5)
Comment by Josh Ray — March 1, 2011 @ 1:07 am
Don’t complan about what you’ve been given. Manna is better than nothing. Numbers 11:5-6
Comment by Joni Byars — March 2, 2011 @ 2:25 pm