“The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails — given by one shepherd.” (Ecclesiastes 12:11, TNIV)
Today is April Fool’s Day, but every day has the potential to be the fool’s day. Such days are when fiction is more appealing than fact; and where style trumps substance.
Ecclesiastes reminds us that wisdom may come to us as a “goad” — which is a sharp stick used to drive cattle. But, Lord knows, most of us need prodding to get us to do the wise thing precisely because, to our nature, sizzling fiction is often more appealing than boring fact; and because we live in a time when style attracts more attention than substance.
Be assured that living according to the wisdom of the Good Shepherd will help us to prevail in all of life’s tests and trials. – Luther
Daily Encouragement 