Those who have lived life a bit have discovered this adage: "Too soon old, too late wise" I've got to admit that this is true of me. This truth raises many questions in my mind, the most important one being: "Why does it have to be this way?"
As I read His Word, I realize that it doesn't! Our Father has offered to generously give us wisdom, promising not to make little of us for asking. He wants to see us succeed and is willing to give us information that can guarantee that outcome.
Oswald Chambers says that when there is a "break through" for us spiritually, two things happen. First of all, we are thrilled that we've experienced His activity in our lives. The other is, we are usually humiliated that we didn't "get there sooner" because we know there was some type of "clog" that prevented the progress [and it wasn't God's fault].
I told someone recently that God and His Word are the key to everything. Most would say: "Why of course He is...why state the obvious?" My question is, if we really believe that, then why do we find ourselves looking for answers in so many other places? I find it is entirely too easy for me to do this. I'm humiliated that I am "too soon old and too late wise".
In Psalm 119:127, 128 the Psalmist says: "...I love your commandments...more than anything; I acknowledge that all You say is not only right, but You have something to say about everything [and everything MEANS everything]. Consequently, I'm learning to hate every other voice or way, but Yours."(MWPV - Mitch White Paraphrase Version)
I'm a slow learner. But the way of wisdom, sooner, is before us. Let's take it...NOW!
"Headed North",
Mitch
