- 1 Chronicles 16:7-17:15
- Psalm 89:3-8
- Proverbs 18:3-4
- Acts 13:14-41
The writer compared the words of man to deep waters and wisdom to a bubbling brook. Hmmm. At first glance it would see almost as though the writer may be exalting the value of man's words and minimizing wisdom. But it is easy to see how a bubbling brook can be a source of refreshment, nourishment, and even life itself for those dying of thirst. So, it is plain that this is no slam on wisdom out of this book of wise sayings!
But lets turn to the first part of the proverb... a man's words are deep waters.... I can imagine a few things happening in deep waters and, none of them are good: drowning comes to mind; then there's all those really big critters that could do some serious harm to a fellow; Oh and let's not forget about the "dead zone"... we have it here in the Gulf of Mexico, and I'm confident it exists in the Dead Sea. It is the layer of water in certain areas where the oxygen is depleted and cannot sustain life. I don't recommend fishing in these areas. In fact, I think that may be the writer's point... man's words alone cannot sustain life. It cannot refresh you. Neither can it sustain you.
No, man must not live on bread alone, but on every Word that comes from the mouth of God. Reading the Bible through this year is an excellent strategy! Keep it up!
also in deep water...colder and less light...
ReplyDeleteOh! Very true. The more we listen to man's words over God's Word, the more the light gets choked out. We also begin to lose the ability to feel the warmth of His love. We loose our way in the cold dark murkiness. Thanks for sharing!
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