#1286. Proverbs 1:20–21 – Wisdom calls aloud (16/6/25)

Welcome to this Come to Jesus Daily Devotional where we are continuing in our Wisdom for Life series from Proverbs. 

Today, from Proverbs 1:20-21, we reflect on how God passionately wants us to listen to His wisdom because He knows how much we need it. 

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Here, wisdom is presented as a woman who is publicly seeking to call people away from foolishness and towards wisdom. This is no hidden call. In public places, she calls to us. How are we to understand this?

i. God wants to teach us wisdom

Firstly, God, in various ways, is wanting to teach us wisdom, and He will do all that is required to get our attention and show us the right way to take. We must trust that God, in His own time and way, will teach us what we need to know at the right time. Whether we are faced with the choice between two different paths or whether we are unaware of foolishness in our lives, God will communicate His wisdom to us— if, of course, we are willing to listen and are in a right relationship to Him!

ii. Learn from the ‘city’

Secondly, the public nature of wisdom’s call is about how we can learn wisdom by looking at life around us. If we have eyes to see, we can learn from the mistakes and successes of those around us. We can see the person who is foolish and wise with money, relationships, food, exercise… and learn from this public display of wisdom. 

God passionately wants us to listen to His wisdom because He knows how much we need it. As we go about our daily lives, how can we have one ear attuned to the voice of God? 

Let’s pray together:

“Father, I thank you that you love me and want to lead me away from foolishness and toward wisdom. Please speak to me where I need to turn from foolishness and toward your wisdom. Please help me to learn from those around me— both the traps of foolishness and the freedom of wisdom. Amen.” 

Community Group Notes

1. Notices

It might be good to begin with notices. Please share from this week’s Church News. 

2. Icebreaker

How has God been speaking to you from His Word this week, and how has this helped you? 

3. Worship together

Let’s begin our time together by lifting our eyes and hearts to worship our great God. Perhaps you have readings and songs that you would like to use together. Let’s be open to the gifts that the Spirit wants to give in order to encourage one another.

4. Study and pray together

Balanced Time Allocation - Please ensure a balanced focus on discussion, SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite), and prayer so that each section is meaningful and fruitful.

Week #2. Proverbs 1:20–2:8 — Wisdom calls to us, so how will we respond?

1. What themes stand out in this week’s section? Identify key ideas and repeated patterns. What is the focus of this section?

2. What promises does God offer, and what warnings does He give? Look for specific encouragements, blessings, or cautions in the text.

3. How does this speak into our lives today? What are the practical ways we could live this out — individually, in our families, in our community?

4. How is God calling you to respond? Consider what this means for your heart, your choices, and your direction.

5. SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite)

• How might the wisdom in this week's section of Proverbs help us to be a light for Jesus?

• Have you had any recent opportunities to Serve, Invest in, or Invite someone toward Jesus? Let’s encourage one another by sharing testimonies of God at work through us.

  
  

6. Let’s pray together: 

• Let’s pray for one another based on our study, and bring before God any other needs or requests for prayer.

• Pray for one another's SIV opportunities and boldness in following the Spirit's promptings.

• Pray specifically for the 'people of peace' in our lives—asking God to open hearts and provide opportunities to speak life and truth.