God's Glory Church

“For the Lord rebukes with wickedness, but He has friendship with the righteous.” — Proverbs 3:32

David and Angie felt called to move overseas, and subsequent fruitful ministry seemed to only confirm the correctness of the decision. Life was overshadowed by only one unpleasantness: David’s elderly parents were forced to spend Christmas alone.

David and Angie tried to ease his parents’ loneliness by sending gifts and calling on Christmas morning. However, what his parents really wanted: their personal presence. David’s income allowed him to come home only occasionally. What else could they do? David needed wisdom.

The third chapter of the Book of Proverbs is a crash course in the search for wisdom. He shows how to obtain it by turning to God (vv. 5-6), describes its various qualities, including love and faithfulness (vv. 3-4, 7-12), as well as its benefits, such as peace and longevity (vv. 13-18). “For the Lord abhors wickedness, but He has friendship with the righteous” (v. 32). He tells His decisions to those who are close to Him.

One night, as David was praying about his problem, an idea came to him. The next Christmas, he and Angie put on their best clothes and set the table. David’s parents did the same. Then, after setting up the laptops, they turned on the video link. It felt like they were in the same room. Since then, it has become a family tradition.

God gave David His wisdom. He likes to suggest creative solutions to our problems.

What dilemma are you facing? What loving solution can God offer you?

Heavenly Father, please guide my heart to creative problem solving.

Author: Sheridan Voysey