Reigning Begins with Discernment
Yesterday we talked about Soloman having the whereabouts to ask Yahweh for wisdom when given an opportunity to ask for whatever he desired. He was prepared by his parents, King David and Bethsheba. Today we are going to look at what his father, King David told him when he was a little child. He didn’t tell him one time. This was a way of life as Soloman grew up. Let’s look at Proverbs 4.
“Listen to my correction, my sons, for I speak to you as your father. Let discernment enter your heart and you will grow wise with the understanding I impart.”
In this Proverbs passage, Solomon shares what his father told him, likely every day as a child. We should read it three ways: to see how Solomon was prepared for his future, to remind us as parents and grandparents to speak carefully to our children, and to realize Jesus is speaking to us now, preparing us for His purpose and our destiny.
Listen to my correction. There has to be correction along the way or else we become wise in our own eyes. This is especially true for our children. LET discernment enter your heart. When Jesus says let discernment- this means we have a choice as to whether or not we have discernment in every situation. What is discernment? The definition is the ability to judge well. When you are in a conversation with someone or see something on social media, are you sensitive to the Holy Spirit as to what you should say or not say. Pastor Tim made a great point on Sunday concerning discernment in how we share Jesus with people. Knowing when to talk about Jesus or spiritual things is important because people may not be ready to hear them. They may not be ready for your words, but they do notice how you live. When we pay attention and listen carefully to the Holy Spirit, Jesus says we become wise with the understanding He gives us.
'‘My revelation-truth is a gift to you, so remain faithful to my instruction. For I, too, was once the delight of my father and cherished by my mother—their beloved child. Then my father taught me, saying, “Never forget my words. If you do everything that I teach you, you will reign in life.”
The Words of Jesus both in scripture and His voice are a gift to us. They are instructions for an abundant life. Just like David taught Soloman to never forget his words and to do everything he taught him, we too must teach our children how to hear the voice of Jesus for themselves. We must teach them the Words of Yeshua through the scriptures. Our purpose is to reign in life for the glory of Yahweh and this reign will be for many, many generations.
