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"WISDOM OF EXPERIENCE"
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Scripture: Genesis 30:27 "I have learned by experience ..."
Jacob had served Laban, his father-in-law, for many years and Laban had
become prosperous because of the favor and blessings of God that were
upon Jacob's life. Jacob did not have to call Laban's attention
to this fact because Laban recognized it himself. Laban told
Jacob, "I have learned by experience that the Lord has blessed me for
your sake."
The voice of experience is very powerful. There is a saying; "The
man with knowledge is always at the mercy of the man with
experience.” Unproven knowledge is no match for the voice of
experience, for experience speaks with great wisdom and
authority. Experience is quick to warn others who have yet to
learn what it has learned. Even strangers will listen and heed
your words when you speak of your experience. For example, the
other day I stopped to get gas for my car, but the particular pump that
I chose to use did not work properly. First it would not start,
then it pumped slowly, and finally it stopped altogether. I
informed the attendant who told me that it had not worked properly all
day. While I was using another gas pump, several cars stopped at
the broken pump. Even though it was none of my business, I felt
compelled to tell each one of them about my experience. I did not
try to influence them in any way. They were total strangers to me
and could have disregarded my words, but instead, they moved to another
pump. They listened to the voice of experience.
We have experienced so much of God's Kingdom. We have received
His eternal grace and mercy on a daily basis. He has healed our
bodies and restored our souls. He has provided for our needs and
put food on our tables. God has kept us from many dangers and
delivered us from evil when we fell into temptation. He has taken
our sorrows and given us joy. He has delivered us out of the
kingdom of darkness and brought us into His Kingdom of Light. He
has exchanged our confusion and given us peace in its place.
We need to speak into the lives of others with enthusiasm and tell them
that God has done these things for us. Our voices of experience
could be the turning point for those who are going in the wrong
direction. Our life experiences could save them from wasting
their own lives because the changes that we made in our own lives could
be the same correction they need in theirs. Our experiences of
victory over sorrow and grief could bring comfort and hope to those
whose hearts are broken. Experience is valuable and it is a great
teacher. We need to continually share the wisdom that we have
learned and the treasures of our experiences with others. +++
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