“My son, if your heart is wise, My heart will rejoice—indeed, I myself; Yes, my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak right things.” (Proverbs 23:15-16 NKJV)
This passage is addressed to all sons and daughters of grace of the Most High God, in Christ by faith. If we possess wisdom in our heart, as we should, and if our mouth speaks of righteousness, as we must, He, our Father in Heaven, puts us in the know that He rejoices in the depth of His being. Such an assuring and motivating declaration!
In a human context mirroring upon God, the greatest honor and gift children can give their parents is to be wise and live as one who is, in grace and truth by faith in Jesus. Think of the joy of the parents of those people favored and used by God in the Bible. In Genesis chapter 5 we have, Jared for Enoch! Lamech for Noah! In Genesis chapter 11 we have Terah for Abram, whom God called! Jacob for Joseph, who was made in-charge of all Egypt (Genesis 41:43)!
Amram and Jochebed for Moses who led God's people from Egypt in Exodus! Joash for Gideon! Hannah for Samuel! Jesse for David, the man who was after God's heart! David for Solomon, the wisest King ever lived! Zacharias and Elisabeth for John, the Baptist! And, the young apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: Zebedee for James and John! Jonah for Andrew and Peter! And, Eunice and Lois for Timothy, the young post-resurrection servant in the Lord's vineyard! Those parents' hearts for sure are overflowing with exuberance and gladness, knowing their children are giving delight to the God of all creation.
We may not be as prominent as we are in the eyes of the world, but in God's eyes we are by faith in Christ Jesus. And, His delight is upon us, as we walk in the truth. Apostle John, "the disciple who Jesus loves" wrote us this love letter: “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.” (3 John 1:2-4 ESV)
And I Say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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