A wise man has great power,
and a man of knowledge increases strength;
for waging war you need guidance,
and for victory many advisers. —Proverbs 24:5-6
Great power. You have great power?
Often, life does not “feel like” we have great power. Men are often burdened by the responsibilities of leadership in the home. How can I be a better husband? How can I help my kids when they struggle? How can I lead my family to trust God more each day? Instead of great power it may seem that we have no power.
This passage in Proverbs teaches that wisdom and knowledge produce power and strength. How does that happen? The second part of the couplet above provides the answer. Victory is achieved through the guidance of many advisors. But not just any advisor will do here. Power comes from trusting the wise counsel of those who themselves are trusting God.
One of the special things about our men’s ministry is the opportunity each week to seek power from the counsel of many advisors. The time we have spent together so far should be yielding benefits—the experience of the power of godly wisdom in your life. As you prepare for your meeting this week, think about how you can tap into the wisdom of the many advisors God has provided for you. As you do, why not post a comment on how God is blessing you in this way?
3 comments:
I think the mens ministry is a phenomonal forum to build relationships. Pursuing those relationships and seeking counsel from these men can be valuable. We have a diversity of knowledge and experience that God has give us to gleen from. I can testify that this ministry has made a difference in my life and Christian walk.
Great comment. Let's hear from more of you.
Thanks for writing this.
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