Introduction

Some of you walked in today with a full calendar and an empty heart. Some came carrying quiet questions that whisper in the night. Others arrived with hope flickering like a candle in a drafty room. Friend, you’re in the right place. Today, Scripture opens the door to a warm kitchen where Wisdom has set the table, the aroma of fresh bread fills the air, and an invitation rests on the tablecloth with your name written on it. Not a push. Not pressure. An invitation.

God does not bark orders from a distance; He beckons from a table. He knows the hunger rumbling under your accomplishments and the thirst that even your best days can’t quench. He knows how noisy the world can be and how thin our patience can feel. And right here, in the middle of the mess and the miracle that is your life, He calls with kindness: There’s bread for your emptiness. There’s a cup for your dryness. There’s a place for you to sit and be satisfied.

J. I. Packer once wrote, “A little knowledge of God is worth more than a great deal of knowledge about Him.” That line humbles and helps me. To know God—even a little—feeds a famished soul. To know Him personally steadies us in storms, anchors us in uncertainty, and warms us with a love that does not run out. That’s what Wisdom is after today: not trivia for the head, but nourishment for the heart; not noise, but nourishment; not mere ideas, but a meal.

Picture this: Wisdom lifts a basket of warm bread from the oven—wholesome, hearty, satisfying. She fills a cup—comfort for the weary, courage for the timid, clarity for the confused. She pulls out a chair—yours—and smiles. What if the peace you’ve been longing for is as near as this table? What if your next step isn’t another sprint, but a seat? What if the strength you need is not “out there,” but right here, offered freely?

Are you hungry for more than headlines? Thirsty for more than trends? Tired of nibbling at the edges of meaning and still coming up short? Wisdom offers fullness, not fluff. She tutors us in trust, trains us in truth, and takes our hand into a life that is not smaller but stronger, not frantic but fruitful. This is about learning to accept the feast God spreads, turning from habits that leave us hollow, and walking in a way that actually gives life. It’s an invitation to stop managing your emptiness and start receiving His fullness.

Before we do anything else, let’s listen to the invitation in the very words of Scripture.

Proverbs 9:5 (KJV) “Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled.”

That’s simple, strong, and beautifully clear. “Come.” Not when you feel worthy. Not after you fix yourself. Come. “Eat.” Take in what God gives. “Drink.” Let grace reach the dry ground of your soul. Today, by God’s help, we will learn how to accept that feast, turn toward understanding, and walk the way that leads to life.

Opening Prayer Father, we hear Your invitation, and we admit we are hungry and thirsty for You. Open our hearts to receive the bread of Your wisdom and the cup of Your grace. Quiet the clamor within us so we can hear Your voice. Where we are tired, strengthen us. Where we are confused, guide us. Where we are proud, humble us gently. Where we are hurting, heal us deeply. Set us at Your table, and teach us to stay. By Your Spirit, help us accept what You offer, turn toward understanding, and walk in the way that brings life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Accept the Feast of Wisdom

The words are simple. The meaning is deep. Wisdom calls for a real response, not a passing nod. This is about taking in what God gives so your life has strength again. This is about saying yes with your whole self.

“Come.” That is the first sound you hear in the verse. It is a warm word. It is also a clear word. It asks for movement. It asks for trust. It asks you to step toward God with what you have right now.

When you hear “come,” you hear welcome. You also hear a choice. You can stay where you are, or you can turn toward the voice that calls. Turning is not complex. It is simple. It starts in the heart. It shows up in small steps.

For some, “come” looks like setting aside ten quiet minutes. Phone down. Bible open. Breathing slower. For others, it means showing up with honest words. “Lord, I want You.” “Lord, I need help.” “Lord, teach me.” That is movement. That is obedience.

“Come” also carries a promise. You are wanted. The call is not for the impressive. It is for the ordinary. It is for the unsure. Proverbs 9 speaks to the simple. That is good news. God meets people who admit they need direction.

“Eat.” This is more than looking at truth. It is more than nodding at a verse. Eating means taking it into your life. It means you let it become part of you. That is how food works. That is how Scripture works.

Think of how you eat. You do it daily. You do it in portions. You chew. You swallow. You let your body do its quiet work. Wisdom is received in that same steady way. Read a psalm and sit with one line. Read a proverb and carry one phrase through the day. Keep it in your mouth. Turn it over. Pray it back to God. Then act on it when the chance comes.

Eating is also trust. You do not analyze your food to death at the table. You taste. You receive. You give thanks. Do the same with the Word. Take what God sets before you and say, “This is for me.” Then watch how it strengthens your thoughts and shapes your choices.

There will be days when the words feel plain. Stay with them. Daily food is often plain. It still builds muscle. It still gives energy. Keep eating. Over time you will notice you have steadier reactions. You will notice you can forgive faster. You will notice worry does not stick like it used to. That is wisdom doing its work inside you.

“Bread” tells us what kind of food this is. Bread is basic. Bread is steady. In Scripture, bread points to what sustains life. God gives solid truth that carries you through normal hours and hard hours.

Bread is for mornings when you have a full schedule. Bread is for nights when sleep is thin. Bread is for the office, the kitchen, the classroom, the hospital. Wisdom is not thin advice for rare moments. Wisdom fills the ordinary with guidance. It answers questions like, How do I speak today? How do I handle anger? How do I plan? How do I reconcile?

Learn simple ways to receive this bread. Read a short passage aloud. Ask, What does this show me about God? Ask, What is one clear step for me today? Write that step. Do it. Thank God at noon. Ask for help again at three. Pray one sentence before a meeting. Sing a verse while you wash dishes. This is how bread becomes strength.

Bread also hints at Someone. The New Testament calls Jesus the bread of life. He is wisdom in person. When you take in His words, you take in Him. When you practice what He says, you find life rising where there was strain. You find courage where there was fear. You find patience where there was heat. The bread works.

“Drink of the wine which I have mingled.” That line shows care and skill. In ancient times, wine was mixed to make it good to share. It was prepared with thought. It was seasoned for glad hearts and clear heads. Wisdom does not hand you something careless. Wisdom offers a prepared portion that fits the moment.

To drink is to receive joy and comfort from God. It is to let His grace reach deep places that feel tight or tired. It is to let the Spirit soften harsh edges in you. Wine in Scripture gladdens the heart. Wisdom brings a holy gladness that does not fade when work is heavy. It brings a settled cheer that helps you face the day without forcing a smile.

Notice the word “mingled.” The cup is not random. Wisdom knows what to mix. Truth. Mercy. Correction. Encouragement. Sometimes the blend includes a hard word that keeps you from harm. Sometimes it includes a sweet word that lifts your head. Trust the mix. God knows what your soul needs in the hour you are in.

How do you drink this cup in practice? Pause when you read. Say, “Lord, I receive this as Your kindness.” Name the part that is hard for you. Name the part that comforts you. Thank Him for both. Bring one relationship into the light and apply the verse there. Share the verse with a friend and let them speak back to you. This is how the cup is shared in community.

Wine also points to covenant grace. Jesus took a cup and said it was the new covenant in His blood. That means the deepest wisdom is seen at the cross. Forgiveness flows. Peace with God is real. The Spirit is given. When you drink what God offers, you are taking in that peace and power for today’s needs.

Keep coming. Keep eating. Keep drinking. When you do, you will find your mind settled, your steps guided, and your heart warmed by the God who prepares good things for His people.

Turn from Folly to Understanding

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