The Phaneroo Devotion: The Wisdom Of Receiving Counsel
Apostle Grace Lubega
Ecclesiastes 4:13 (KJV): “Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.”
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Scripture gives us a powerful contrast: a poor but wise child is better than an old and foolish king. Why? Because the king, though experienced and powerful, has lost the ability to receive counsel.
There are people in this world who listen to no one. There is no voice of correction in their lives. They are a law unto themselves. The Bible defines this as a form of foolishness.
Such individuals are dangerously exposed. Without counsel, blind spots remain unchecked. Without correction, error multiplies. Without accountability, pride grows. And pride, left untamed, leads to destruction. This should never be your story.
You should be the kind of person whose heart is open to godly counsel. Receiving such counsel requires humility. It demands that you resist the urge to justify yourself every time. It means you value growth more than being right.
And sometimes, God will choose unexpected vessels to speak. He may speak through a colleague, a subordinate, or even your own child. When that happens, how do you respond? Do you dismiss the message because of the messenger?
A wise person discerns the voice of God even when it comes from unlikely sources.
Never become so accomplished that you are unreachable or so elevated that you are unteachable. For in the kingdom of God, a teachable spirit is greater than a powerful title. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:15
GOLDEN NUGGET: A wise person discerns the voice of God even when it comes from unlikely sources.
PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for the gift of correction and counsel. You deal with any pride that resists instruction. You keep my heart soft, humble, and teachable. Thank You for the voices through which You instruct me. I have the grace to receive them rightly. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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