Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Prov. 9:1

Wisdom has built her house,
She has hewn out her seven pillars;

Seven Pillars Of Wisdom

7 Pillars of Wisdom from Proverbs	7 Pillars of Wisdom from the New Testament	7 Pillars of Wisdom from the Beatitudes Matt. 5:3-12	7 Pillars of Wisdom from the Lord’s Prayer Matt. 6:9-13	7 Pillars of Wisdom from James 3:17	7 Pillars of Wisdom from 2 Pet. 1:4-8
Wisdom is a foundation that we must run after 4:5-7; 7:4	The Lord grants wisdom to all those who pray for it – Jas. 1:5; Eph. 1:17; Col. 1:9	Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.	We give honor to the Lord (Hallowed be Your name Matt. 6:9)	The wisdom of God makes us pure	Add to faith—virtue (moral excellence, goodness)
The fear of the Lord is the first step towards wisdom 1:7; 9:10; 15:33	God’s great wisdom is compared to the foolishness of man 1 Cor. 1:18, 25; 3:19; Matt. 11:25	Blessed are those who mourn: for they shall be comforted.	We call upon His Kingdom to come (Matt. 6:10)	The wisdom of God makes us peaceful	Add to virtue—Knowledge (especially knowledge of God)
The universe has been created with wisdom as a foundation 3:19	The wisdom that God has for us has been prepared since the beginning of time – it will bring us into His glory 1 Cor. 2:7	Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.	We call upon His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven (Matt. 6:10)	The wisdom of God makes us gentle and kind	Add to knowledge—self control (discipline)
The Lord is the source of all wisdom 2:6-7	There is no way we will ever exhaust the depths of God’s wisdom Rom. 11:33	Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they shall be filled.	We call upon Him to provide for us day by day (Matt. 6:11)	The wisdom of God makes us willing to yield, reasonable	Add to self control—perseverance (patience, endurance)
Nothing compares to wisdom – it is more precious than silver and gold 3:14l 8:11; 16:16	God’s wisdom dwells in us through the Word and through it we build up the Church – Col. 3:15	Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.	We call upon Him to forgive all our sins as we forgive others (Matt. 6:12)	The wisdom of God makes us full of mercy and good fruit. Christ-likeness	Add to perseverance—godliness (piety)
The evidence of wisdom is found in our mouths 18:4; 10:31; 31:26	The evidence of God’s wisdom in us is love and humility 1 Cor. 13:2; Jas 3:13; Acts 6:8-10	Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.	We call upon Him to help us stand against temptation (Matt. 6:13)	The wisdom of God makes us even-handed with others, meek, humility	Add to godliness—brotherly kindness (love for other Believers)
Christ is personified as Wisdom 8:1-36	Wisdom is personified in Christ Lu. 2:52; 1 Cor. 1:30; Col. 2:2-3	Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.	We call upon Him to deliver us from the evil one (Matt.6:13)	The Wisdom of God makes us sincere	Add to brotherly kindness—love (love for everyone)

© 2012 Vivien Hibbert

Yorkshire Pudding

Last night I made a roast beef dinner. The great thing about this is that you can have YORKSHIRE PUDDING!! This is a savory puffy pastry-like bread that you fill with gravy - it is easy to make and very delicious:

Yorkshire Pudding recipe...

1 Cup Flour

1 Cup Whole Milk

2 eggs

1/2 tsp salt

Oil

• Use a 12-cup muffin pan - cover the bottom of each cup with a little oil - just enough to cover the bottom, then place the pan in a very hot oven (400 F) until you see it smoking just a little. Some people put juices from the roast into the bottom of the muffin pan...that;s fine also...so long as there is some kind of fat or oil as well.

• While the muffin pan is in the oven beat the other ingredients very slowly - just until they are smoothly blended - don't over beat.

• Take the hot pan out of the oven and fill each cup as quickly as you can with the batter - just fill to about 1/3 the way. These will puff up, so don't over-fill. The batter should sizzle just a little when you put it in the hot oil. This is really one of the secrets of Yorkshire Pudding - the pan/oil has to be super hot before you put the batter in.

• Bake for about 20 mins - you will see them all puffed up and browned a little - that is when they are ready.

• Place the Yorkshire Pudding on the dinner plate (2 each is good...or 3...) and fill them with gravy - you can still put gravy on the meat etc...but Yorkshire Pudding just goes so well with meat and gravy...enjoy

Last night I made 1 1/2 times the recipe:

Here is what they look like at the end - kind of fluffy...kind of crunchy - some say they are like popovers:

I don't think Yorkshire pudding lasts very well - best eaten right after they come out of the oven.

Gatekeepers - Part 2

I am continuing from 2 days ago - a study on being gatekeepers. All worship ministers need to walk in the ministry of a gatekeeper. We are intercessors on behalf of the people of God, and we are gatekeepers of God's presence.

There Are Three Gates In Scripture

These gates are not necessarily physical gates or a particular place of entry. They represent the spiritual entrance to our cities, churches and the presence of our King.

1. City Gates: Gen. 19:1; Ruth 4:1; Ps. 87:2; Ps. 122:2

2. Temple/Church Gates: 2 Chr. 31:2; Ps. 100:4; Jer. 7:2

3. King’s Gates: Esth. 2:19; Ps. 24:7; Dan. 2:49

Gatekeepers were also watchmen upon the walls. (They were intercessors)

1. The city gatekeepers were to be loyal and trustworthy. They were responsible for:

            • The safety of the city.

            • To admit or refuse entrance. (2 Ki. 7:10)

            When Jerusalem fell to Babylon, three gatekeepers were symbolically slain.

Jer. 29:7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.

Jer. 29:7 And seek (inquire for, require, and request) the peace and welfare of the city to which I have caused you to be carried away captive; and pray to the Lord for it, for in the welfare of [the city in which you live] you will have welfare.  (AMP)

Jer. 29:7  “Make yourselves at home there and work for the country’s welfare. “Pray for Babylon’s well-being. If things go well for Babylon, things will go well for you.”  (Message)

2. The Temple Gatekeepers:

            • Were to be from the Tribe of Levi. (1 Chron. 9:26; 15:23; 23:5)

            • Cared for the temple. (2 Ki. 23:4)

            • Watched temple entrances. (1 Chron. 9:23-27; 2 Chron 23:19)

2Chr. 23:19   And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the LORD, that none which was unclean in any thing should enter in. 

               Helped perform service of purification. (Neh. 12:25)

3. The King's Gatekeepers (Es. 2:21; 6:2)

            Prov. 8:34   Blessed is the man that hears me, watching daily at my

            gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

"hears"  shâma  (Strongs # 8085)  To hear intelligently, give attention, attentively call or gather together, consider, be content, declare, diligently discern, give ear, make a noise, proclaim, publish, report, show forth, tell, understand.

"watching"  shâqad  (Strongs # 8245)  To be alert, fix attention to, sleepless, to be on the look out (whether for good or ill), hasten, remain awake, watch for, to guard the threshold.

"waiting"  shâmar  (Strongs # 8104)  To hedge about, to guard, protect, attend to, to take heed of, to keep, save, lay wait for, watch for.

Worshipers - We are gatekeepers over our cities, churches and before the courts of the King. Just as the Queen has soldiers who guard her presence - so we stand in the gate of our King and watch. We have the privilege of listening to the sounds of heaven ad declaring what He is saying in all the earth. We also get to watch intently as He prepares layers of glory for His people and we are guardians of His presence day and night. This doesn't mean that the Lord is unable to defend Himself - it just means that we are those who watch over His presence as sons, His Bride, His friends and His servants.       



Part One: HERE