God is Wise

Hey, Bridge Family, 
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Hello everyone, I hope you’re doing well. Can you believe it’s almost August? This week, we at the Bridge learned that “God is Wise,” and because of that, we are encouraged to make wise choices. The story illustrating this truth is from Daniel chapter 1. Take a moment to read it. Daniel and his friends face a difficult dilemma: they must either submit to their captors and break God’s Law or refuse. What’s especially interesting is how Daniel handled this situation. It wasn’t simply that he refused to eat what was offered because he knew it was wrong; rather, he approached the matter with the understanding that God’s way is right and humbly sought to demonstrate that to his captors. In the Bible, wisdom is depicted as the ability to live in accordance with God’s plan. It involves not only intelligent thought but also acting in a manner that is good and godly. That is what God’s word is teaching us in this passage. 
 
Soon, our children will return to school, gaining skills and expanding their knowledge each year to boost their intelligence, which is essential for adulthood. While focusing on growing our intelligence is admirable, emphasizing the development of wisdom is even more critical. Wisdom guides us through difficult decisions that can determine our success or failure in life. Shouldn’t we hope that our children are not just intelligent but also wise? After all, the Bible teaches us that, “Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do (Prov 4:7)!” Now, God would not make such a statement unless He was willing to give us the tools to gain wisdom. Therefore, how can we learn God’s wisdom to pass on to our children? Here’s a suggestion. 
 
The book of Proverbs: We should dedicate time to explore this book with our family. Extract its pearls of wisdom to teach our children. It may take some time, but by gently working through it and asking God to reveal His truth in each part, we begin the journey of raising a family of Daniels. Is that not our deepest desire? 
 
Remember, it’s never too late to engage. As long as your child is at home, you have an excellent opportunity to share the Bible and explore it together, making faith an exciting and meaningful adventure. God Bless, and hope to see your family on Sunday. 
 
Pastor Bob