He who heeds the word wisely…

Proverbs 16:20 NKJV
[20] He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

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Heeds: listens intently. He who listens to the word intently.

I can listen to something without actually hearing it.. But to listen intently means that I’m ready, willing, and able to put what I’m hearing into practice (he who has ears to hear, let him hear).

To heed the word wisely; with ears to hear, as given by the Holy Spirit, I’m able to truly hear what God is saying to me. When I read scripture, pray and meditate upon it, the living power of His word penetrates my heart and mind, and the written word becomes alive and active within me, and I am able to discern what I am to do with this message. (Hebrews 4:12)

This is that still, small voice that we often hear about, but only personally experience on the inside when we’re willing to “heed the word wisely “

When the Holy Spirit gives me ears to hear and a heart that is prepared to receive His word, then is where and when I’m truly enabled to trust in Him.

When I am able to heed the word wisely and trust Him completely and fully, that is where true, inner happiness, peace and contentment comes from

The beatitudes are the fruit or result of those who heed the word wisely and trust Him with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength.

Happy is he who heeds the word wisely and trusts in Him. Truly, goodness and mercy will follow him all the days of his life and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.