Why Wait?

We've been studying the book of Acts & the early church in our teen Sunday school class. (We haven't gotten very far at this point. We've been in the first chapter for over a month.) In Acts 1:4, Jesus told the disciples to go back to Jerusalem and "wait for the promise of the Father." 10 days later "when the day of Pentecost was fully come," they finally experienced the promise of the Father. An interesting question, that I don't have the answer for is, why did Jesus want them to wait for 10 days? Why didn't they recieve the power of the Holy Spirit right there on Mt. Olives as Jesus ascended back into Heaven? Think about that one today.

What is Wisdom?

The whole of Proverbs can be summed up in one word - wisdom. There are 3 parts to Biblical wisdom. There is the accumulation of Biblical principles. In the book of Proverbs it is refered to as knowledge. (Proverbs 2:3-4) Next comes the assimilation of Biblical principles. In the book of Proverbs it is refered to as understanding. (Proverbs 2:5-6) This is the part of Biblical wisdom where, with the Holy Spirit's help, you get a firm grasp on the understanding and meaning of those priniciples that you have eagerly sought to accumulate. The final part of Biblical wisdom is the application of those accumulated & assumilated Biblical principles. (3 John 4)

Young people are simple. Proverbs 7:7 says so. Being simple is not necessarily a bad thing. (It is if a young person stays simple!) A simple person is neither wise or foolish but can be easily influenced either way. That was the point King Solomon was trying to make with his son - "You are simple, I want you to become wise!" (Proverbs 1:1-7)

We all need to develop more Godly wisdom. It is found in the pages of God's Book - the Bible! Spend time in it each day. Encourage your children to spend time in God's Word!