Are You Wise?

6-2-2009. . . . Are You Wise!

Are you wise? I know you have wisdom, but are you wise? I mean, Proverbs 11:30 wise? “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.” Prov 11:30. Over the course of your life, how many souls can you say you’ve won? While in a narrow since, the implication of this verse suggest evangelism and witnessing, the broader implication refers more to ‘influence’! What kind of influence are we having on the people that cross our paths daily? Be assured, in one form or another, influence is occurring! The question becomes, ‘Are we influencing or, are we being influenced?’ If we are ‘Wise,’ the Holy Spirit’s influence on us is enabling us to influence others for the kingdom. “Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. (Dan 12:2-3 NIV) When the roll is called and the books are opened, what will the tally be? Time is winding up and we are winding up with time. Seize the moment ye righteous ones! Influence the world!

Prayer: Lord, thank you that through your son, Jesus Christ, I have been made righteous! Let your righteousness daily manifest in me to influence others for your Kingdom. Amen!

2 Peter 3:9 . . . . The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. NKJV