Proverbs 31:6-7 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, And wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. Let him drink, and forget his poverty, And remember his misery no more.” (Proverbs 31:6-7 KJV)

The queen mom, sarcastically alludes that alcohol is only suited to those who are perishing or anyone who needs it to forget their troubles and to ease their pain? Well, this gives a hint that wine when taken rightly and appropriately can be a help to one's health (1 Timothy 5:23). This is referring to the fruit of the vine. But, it is not for those who have missions to accomplish to take hard drinks, be it abusively or socially. Even in small volume which could start and lead to excess, definitely it is not for kings and princes or one who has authority and power in their hands to affect the lives of others. Contrary to the world’s view, surely, drinking is not for revelry, overindulgence and orgy.

As children of God by grace through faith in Christ Jesus, on the same way with kings and princes, we have a mission in this world. Hence, to keep our focus on the goal, we look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Recognizing the importance of our mission, Apostle Paul exhorts us with these words: “Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ.” (Ephesians 5:17-21 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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