Bryan Wade: Welcome back to the Sandals Church podcast. On this special episode, we're slowing down together. No rush. No agenda. Just a few minutes to meditate on God's word and sit in his presence.
We know life doesn't stop moving. It's busy, noisy, and often messy. But even in the middle of it all, God invites us to come close, to rest, to breathe, and to remember who he is. Wherever you find yourself today, know this. God's spirit is with you.
So take a deep breath, settle in, and allow his word to meet you right where you are.
Tim Hawley: Have you ever found it difficult to listen to someone's advice? Our world is full of information, opinions, and ideas, and so it can be hard to know who to trust. We want truth and wisdom, but we brush past and even ignore those with lifetimes of knowledge in exchange for the quick fix. The proverb's use of vivid language around nature, animals, and human relationships exposes the reality that we simply don't have the same wisdom as God. If we want real wisdom, God's wisdom, we have to humbly acknowledge that we don't always understand the intricate details of his design.
Trying to gain understanding on our own can be exhausting and leave us anxious. What if instead we trusted God? What if every day, all day, we laid down our supposed knowledge and instead look to him? What if we humbled ourselves so that his word could speak into our lives and make us wise? Take a deep breath and thank God for being the creator of all that is.
The wise one not only wants, but is willing to speak to you right now. How is your pride keeping you from God's wisdom? Are you facing a situation today assuming you have all the right answers when in reality, need to release control? Sit in God's presence, surrender your thoughts, and receive his wisdom.
Bryan Wade: As we close the guided part of this episode, we want to invite you to linger in this space a little longer if you can. Let God's word settle deep into your heart. At Sandals Church, we're passionate about helping people grow an authentic relationship with Jesus and we believe that journey happens through small moments over time. If you'd like more content like this, the Sandals Church app is a great place to start. It's a simple way to keep creating space for God to move in your life every day.
We pray this time has blessed you and drawn you closer to Jesus. May his spirit continue to lead you, shape you, and form you into his image.