FEEL DUMB SOMETIMES?

REFERENCE: Proverbs 30:1-4 The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh—an oracle: This man declared to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ucal: 2 "I am the most ignorant of men; I do not have a man's understanding. 3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One. 4 Who has gone up to heaven and come down? Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands? Who has wrapped up the waters in his cloak? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is his name, and the name of his son? Tell me if you know! 5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Observation: Ever feel like Agur? We all do at times. Especially when our best laid plan don't work out the way we thought they would. The key is to admit it early instead of late. Too often we find ourselves relying on our own understanding, thinking we know what we're doing when we really don't. It is not that God has not given us a brain--He has and we should use it. What Agur was discovering was the limits of human wisdom and understanding.
We don't know what is going to happen tomorrow. How many wise and insightful people missed the recession that came into full bloom a year ago? Almost all of them. It is because of our limits as humans that we must rely on the wisdom and understanding that comes from God and from our spending time in His presence. Here is a simple thought experiment: compare how much time you spend planning your life and compare it to how much time you spend in God's presence seeking His wisdom for it.

Application/Confession: I feel like Agur alot. There are some things that I try so hard to understand but I just can't make sense of them. Here is the sad and wrong part: I keep trying to wrap my brain around it instead of running to the guy "who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands". I need to realize that God is the only source for ultimate wisdom and understanding and run to Him.

PRAYER: You tell me not to lean on my own understanding. Help me to take the time to lean on Yours--every day!! Draw me to You and give me the wisdom and insight I need.