“Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching daily at my gates, Waiting at the posts of my doors” (Prov. 8:34 NKJ).
Life is a learning process. Every day that goes by can add enrichment to it. One of the requisites for the adding of spiritual knowledge is a teachable spirit. This verse encourages that kind of attitude.
Here wisdom is speaking to us. It is to our best advantage to be alert to hear what she has to say and to be receptive to her message. We can find happiness by listening to wisdom’s pronouncements. We can also be blessed by being constantly on the lookout, watching daily for her. This verse suggests an attentiveness that comes from total concentration on wisdom and her words.
In His multi-faceted wisdom (Eph. 3:10), God has so many things to reveal, unveil and unfold to those who wait upon Him faithfully and attentively. It is as we seek Him, serve Him, and wait upon Him in daily prayer and meditation that He discloses to us ever new facets and perspectives of His limitless wisdom and knowledge.
Eternity will be a marvel to us. In the other world to which we are bound, you and I will be witnesses to a continuous display of God’s attributes, purposes and nature. Instead of waiting till we all get to heaven to behold the majestic greatness of our God, we are invited to begin now.
A quest for knowledge is all we need to get started. A teachable spirit will keep us going. A daily discipline of Bible reading and prayer communication sets us right at the portals of wisdom. All this takes time, but the advantages of receiving God’s wisdom makes it all well worth the sacrifice.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.