Wisdom starts with Reverence for the Lord

Ezekiel 20, 21; Psalm 111; Rev 8

Scripture:
Psalm 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
all who follow his precepts have good understanding.
To him belongs eternal praise.

Observation:
I have heard and read this verse many times. The fear of the Lord, means the reverance of the Lord, is the beginning of wisdom. Reverence has many meaning, meanings like respect, adoration, consideration, acknowledgment... David is declaring that when a person put God first in his entire life, when that person considers and weighs the principles and practices of God before his actions or decisions, then that person is beginning a journey of wisdom.

Application:
In the past month this theme has been heavy on my heart. God is teaching me to think before I speak or make decisions. To often I make decisions based on my emotions and not on the word of the Lord. To often I rush into decisions without considering the counsel of the Lord or His word. This is not the 'fear' or reverence David talks about. A man of God must consider his way and learn to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit in all he does. There are times to be silent, times to say no, time to walk away, times not to go, times for wait, times to talk. Wisdom begins when God is feared and His ways are honored. May I become a man that walk close to the Lord, that waits on the Lord and learns to lead out of reverence for the Lord.

Prayer:
Father thank You for what You are teaching me. Forgive me for the many times where I make decisions based on emotions and not on Your counsel. Forgive me for the immaturity of my mind and heart. Thank You for the season I'm in and the lesson's You are teaching me. I am learning to let go and to let You work a thing out. I pray today for peace, for faith and a patience. God help me to lead well, help me to lead out of my relationship with You. Teach me to be a man of devotion and dedication to the word of the Lord. Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. I pray for financial breakthrough today, I pray for favor and blessing. I pray for my wife and my calling, open the doors You choose. I pray for my family and friends today and I ask You to bless and anoint them. Thank You for this trip and for all You are doing in my heart.
Amen.