Yesterday was a sad day around the Cartwright household. Emma got her 6 month shots at her check up. Four needles pierced the skin of our pride and joy, but on the upside we now know exactly how loud she can scream. I would ask that you keep Emma and us in your prayers. We have a consultation with an intervention specialist on March 25th regarding her heart condition. I hope you are keeping up in your Proverbs reading today we are in Chapter 9.
Proverbs 9
Proverbs 9:1-6
1 Wisdom has built her house;
she has set up its seven pillars.
2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;
she has also set her table.
3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls
from the highest point of the city,
4 “Let all who are simple come to my house!”
To those who have no sense she says,
5 “Come, eat my food
and drink the wine I have mixed.
6 Leave your simple ways and you will live;
walk in the way of insight.”
she has set up its seven pillars.
2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine;
she has also set her table.
3 She has sent out her servants, and she calls
from the highest point of the city,
4 “Let all who are simple come to my house!”
To those who have no sense she says,
5 “Come, eat my food
and drink the wine I have mixed.
6 Leave your simple ways and you will live;
walk in the way of insight.”
Hospitality is a dying art. When I first came to Pearland very quickly we began having lunch together with a group of families. We look forward to this lunch every Sunday but up until recently it was missing something. Recently we decided to begin rotating houses every week and cooking a meal instead of going out every Sunday. Whoever hosts is responsible for the main dish and the people coming all bring some kind of side. The joy of being together has always been there but now we don't have to wait to be seated or deal with incorrect orders and we can really focus on each other. I know this passage is discussing wisdom and using the house as a metaphor but there is a practical lesson here.
Hospitality is a trait that is looked favorably upon in scripture and if we are to be God's people here on Earth then we need to adopt a spirit of hospitality. Don't be afraid to open your home because you think it isn't nice enough, don't be afraid to cook a meal for someone because you didn't go to culinary school and don't be afraid to love people because you are afraid they won't love you back.
Proverbs 9:8-9
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
From time to time we all need to be corrected and reminded that we do not have everything figured out. The difference between people who care about what God thinks and people who do not is that the people who care about God will accept being rebuked and learn from it. Being rebuked is not fun, it was not intended to be, but it is necessary. I implore you to remember that as you are being rebuked that there are lessons to be learned. Enjoy the journey and don't be afraid to make comments and ask questions.
Be Strong and Courageous,
Paul
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