Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley. Today we will be going over Proverb 24. I will then key in on verse 16 - For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again. Friends, there will be times in life when we fall down (make mistakes that may cost us dearly). What this verse tells us is that when (not if, because it will happen) we make these mistakes, that we get up, dust ourselves off, and begin walking again. On today's podcast we will continue our study in humility. Today we will begin the first of three podcasts (Wednesday, Thursday) on the disciple Peter. Prior to being called by Jesus to "follow him" Peter was a fisherman. He was a bit rough around the edges, and was usually the one that would question Jesus if there was anything he didn't understand. But one thing Peter understood is that he truly received the revelation who Jesus truly was (I will read from Matthew's gospel, Chapter 16: verses 13-20). Since Peter is so well known in the gospels I am going to read a short passage from each of the 8 chapters that Peter has for us (5 chapters in 1 Peter and 3 chapters in 2 Peter). I will read from Chapter #1: verses 13-16 and read where Peter has called us to by Holy - because He was holy. What Peter asks of us is that our lives should be separated unto the work that God has given to each of us. Next, I will read from Chapter #2: verses 11 & 12. In these two verses Peter tells us that once we declare that we are Christians, people will be watching our every move. We are to live our lives in such a manner that people will recognize that we are different than most of the people that are in this world. Finally, I will close in Chapter 3: verse 8-12. In these verses Peter tells us that God is also watching our every move and that we are to love one another and avoid evil in any area of our lives. Call to Action - Simply reflect on how Peter could possibly grasp the revelation of who Jesus truly was and, just a few chapters later, deny that he even knew Jesus three times! Suggested scripture reading: If you have the time to do so, please read the first three chapters of 1 Peter. I believe that they will be a blessing to you!
