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The GREAT Edward here,
Had a PHENOMENAL Weekend! How about You?
I am part of a men's group at my church were we meet every Wednesday morning.
Great group of guys. It's wonderful to share with them all.
We are currently reading and studying a book called "Fathered by God", by John Eldredge.
The book talks about the stages of mans life. Last week we got to the final stage which he called the "Sage".
When I first heard that word Sage, I thought about Eastern Culture, Religion, and Spirituality.
I did not see it in the context of Christianity at that time.
As I have been studying the book of proverbs this year, it has becoming clearer.
In my study I came across this verse:
"The glory of young men is their strength,
grey hair the splendor of the old." ~ Proverbs 20:29
I have always had an understanding of the value of the great people in our world who have grey hair.
They have been given the gift of a great life and have so much wisdom, and understanding to share with us through their experiences.
It is strange that the stage of life of the Sage is rarely enjoyed, offered, or experienced.
For most people, this is a stage we anticipate going through in the future and it distracts us from what we need to do now, in the gift if this present moment, in order to prepare ourselves for it.
Through this I have been reminded of the value that a Sage can bring to our lives.
It is time to be more diligent and certain to seek out the wise council that only a True Sage can provide.
Too many people in the world today are far too willing to offer their thoughts on subjects in which they have no real personal experience, and their "wisdom" is not grounded in reality.
Have you come across a few of these people in your life?
In fact, most of what they say is most likely to be a theory at best, but even more likely it is speculation only.
Wow, watch out for these False Sages in your life.
What about an Expert? Are they considered a Sage? What do you think the difference is between them?
Humility might be the great dividing line between an expert and a Sage.
An Expert seeks to impress you.
A Sage offers his gift of his presence, the richness of his soul, that only comes from a long life lived with God.
So, who are the Sages in your life?
How have they had an impact on what you do and how you live your life?
One last thought...
To many people think that people who are Sages do not have time in their lives for wise council to others when in fact it is because of this thinking that most of them find themselves alone with no one to share with.
Go find yourself a Sage today! It will be one of the best things you ever did!
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