Fast 2026 - Day 9

Listen to Hear Wisdom’s Voice

Proverbs 8:32-35 (TPT) So listen, my sons and daughters, to everything I tell you, for nothing will bring you more joy than following my ways.  Listen to My counsel, for My instruction will enlighten you.  You’ll be wise not to ignore it.  If you wait at wisdom’s doorway, longing to hear a word for every day, joy will break forth within you as you listen for what I’ll say. For the fountain of life pours into you every time that you find me, and this is the secret of growing in the delight and the favor of the Lord.

I love this passage of scripture in the Passion Translation!  The Lord desires to fill our lives with His Wisdom!  James tell us that He gives wisdom generously to those who ask and believe without doubting that He will give it to them.  He makes it available to all who value His wisdom like it’s treasure; they listen carefully to what He has to say.
 
The Lord invites us to draw near to Him every morning.  He promises that when we long to meet with Him, are willing to slow down and wait to hear His instructions for the day, that joy will break forth within us!  He knows all things, including the direction we need each day.  This is how we command the morning and receive revelation knowledge and understanding (enlightenment) needed for the day ahead.  We do not run ahead without first listening to His instruction and commit our plans and thoughts to Him; not our wills but His today.  We do not lean on our own understanding but in all of our ways—in every area of our lives—we acknowledge Him and what He wants and He makes all of our paths straight (clear).    

When we seek Him with all our hearts, He tells us we will find Him and when we find Him—then He pours His life into us every time!   This is the refreshing we need!  We are the branches and Jesus is the vine.  His life energy and power are flowing to us as we stay connected to Him and we receive everything we need for the day ahead!
 
Father, thank You for the invitation to draw near to You every day.   We are thankful that You are already in the secret place waiting for us to come!  You call us to Yourself daily that we may receive Your wisdom that enables us to rule and reign in this life!  There is no way we could do this on our own!  Therefore, You have instructed us to stay connected to You and to feed on Your Word—then we will experience great joy in our lives.  As we live to bring You pleasure, Your favor continues to expand in our Lives!  Thank You Lord, in Jesus Name!  Amen!