A Shot in the Arm

Over the last six years, getting shots at the doctor have taken on a new importance. I have had my fair share of shots as an adult, but they are usually a surprise. I go to the doctor, and the remedy includes a shot. OK, nothing wrong with that. But children have a schedule of shots over a period of years for which you have to be prepared. The shots are not for me, they are for him. They are necessary to his growth and well-being now and in the future. Sometimes they hurt. Sometimes they cause a reaction that we have to work through. In the end, they help to keep him healthy and defend him from nasty things that could happen. Proverbs 10 starts a series of sayings and short pieces of wisdom that act as immunizations for those who want to be spiritually healthy. They are not long pieces of writing, but rather short snippets. Usually each verse contains an entire piece of wisdom for the reader. They work like shots. Sometimes they prick our hearts. Sometimes we react to their truth. But they are there to give us strength and help. They are there to protect us now and in the future. They are full of things we need to know to live and be strong. So get ready. Make a plan. This week, embedding the Bible means getting a shot in the arm.