Ezekiel 13-15, Hebrews 8, Proverbs 13:10-19
Proverbs 13:13-14 (ESV)
“Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but
he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded. The teaching of the wise is a
fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.”
In Proverbs 13:13-14, Solomon warns that rejecting and
despising wisdom, along with the instructions of God the Father, leads to
personal harm. The consequences can negatively affect various aspects of life,
including personal, relational, and spiritual well-being. However, when you
value and respect the guidance of the Holy Spirit or wise individuals, God the
Father rewards you with a path to blessings and prosperity. Your life will
honor the Lord and benefit others.
Solomon describes the Holy Spirit’s instructions as a
fountain—a continuous source of spiritual nourishment and refreshment. This
fountain of wisdom sustains you and protects you from spiritual harm. Listening
to the Holy Spirit helps you avoid traps that lead not only to spiritual death
through sin and disobedience but also to physical harm and destruction.
I have found that whenever I ignored the instructions of the
Holy Spirit or disregarded the wise teachings of the Bible; I faced negative
consequences. Conversely, when I followed the guidance of the Holy Spirit,
remarkable things happened. One day, while waiting at a train stop, I felt
prompted by the Holy Spirit to move further back along the platform. About
fifteen minutes later, two cars collided, and the glass from the accident flew,
landing where I had been standing. Had I ignored the Holy Spirit’s guidance, I
know the flying glass would have injured me. Many experiences in my life have
proven to me the blessings of following the Holy Spirit’s guidance.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose guidance and wisdom can lead to a
blessed life—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in
the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk
with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to
meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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