conversation enriches the understanding,
but solitude is the school of genius.
Edward Gibbon (1737-1794)
But Solitude
Deep Waters And A Flowing Brook
The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the well-spring of wisdom as a flowing brook. Proverbs 18:4
This sentence expresses the depth, the abundance, the clearness, and the force of the counsels of the wise man…
When “a man has intermeddled with all wisdom,” his words are in themselves deep waters, and in their communication fruitful as a flowing brook.
His wisdom is a well-spring,’ which send up full brooks, that are ready to overflow their banks. So plentiful is he in, good discourse and wholesome counsel ! ‘…
…No blessing is more valuable than a “rich indwelling of the word,” ready to be brought out on all suitable occasions of instruction. If the wise man sometimes “spares his words,” it is not for want of matter, but for greater edification. The stream is ready to flow, and sometimes can scarely be restrained.
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The cold – hearted, speculative professor has his flow – sometimes a torrent of words, yet without a drop of profitable matter; chilling,even when doctrinally correct; without life, unction, or love.
Lord ! deliver us from this barren “talk of the lips.”
Charles Bridges (1794-1869)
A Firm Stand
If they tell you that in some other place, One can find solace
And true salvation,
other than in one God,
They mean to destroy
your soul;
Take a firm stand.
Marguerite De Navarre (1492-1549)Soul and Anchor
A life without God is like a boat without an anchor.
― Billy Graham (1918-2018)
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Hebrews 6:19
Fearing that we would be dashed against the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daylight. Acts 27:29
” Unless anchors are dropped into the sea, they are useless.
In the same way, we must take hold of the hope God has provided and use it as our source of stability. When we focus on our troubles, we are tossed about without a firm foundation.
But when we concentrate on God’s character and promises, we’ll remember that He always works situations out for our good—even when we don’t understand how.
So whether we’re facing an uncertain outcome or a situation we can’t change, knowing God is faithful allows us to stand firm.” Dr. Charles Stanley (1932-)
