Ecclesiastes 1:9-11 (NASB)
That which has been is that which will be,
And that which has been done is that which will be done.
So there is nothing new under the sun.
Is there anything of which one might say,
“See this, it is new”?
Already it has existed for ages
Which were before us.
There is no remembrance of earlier things;
And also of the later things which will occur,
There will be for them no remembrance
Among those who will come later still.

Proverbs 10:14
Wise men store up knowledge,
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

Proverbs 12:15
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.

Recent events have emphasized the importance of the counsel of God. As Solomon notes, there really isn’t anything new under the sun. Yet we forget the lessons learned by others and especially the lessons that are provided in scripture. I marvel at the disinterest in applying the word of God to situations that we face. Many don’t look at the wise counsel and instead attempt to make decisions based upon what seems right from their perspective.

We are a society of laws, but we also know that laws alone cannot save us. Only the Gospel of Jesus Christ has the ability to change us into a person that cares as much about the next person as we do ourselves.

As I listened to news reports today, those closest to the tragedy have said they are tired of hearing that they are being prayed for – they want action. If only everyone were on their knees in prayer. If only we were looking for guidance above. If only we were looking at scripture for the counsel of God. Then a solution honoring to God would present itself.

Heavenly Father, keep me on my knees in prayer for those impacted by recent events. I pray that Christians everywhere would be deep into the Word of God. I pray that we would only accept the counsel of God. Amen

Always praying for the glory of God,