Leaders Understand “Experiences”

Proverbs 29:13 (MSG) The poor and their abusers have at least something in common: they can both see—their sight, God's gift!


These two have little in common, at first glance, except their business dealings; but, with all life experiences, there is more here than meets the eye.

Experiences shape us, not by what happens, but by what we do about what happens. The simple common grace of God – expressed as eyesight - is offered to both the oppressor and the oppressed.

Beyond the actual to the metaphor, all have enlightenment. Both can experience the hope for something more than this life offers: the poor for wealth that comes without anxiety and the oppressor for wealth not built on abusive behavior, but on right living.

It always comes down to what we do with the light the LORD has given. Do we turn away, seek the shade? Do we reach out, despite our condition, and ask our Creator to teach us something more? Do we leave the light and seek darkness?

Are you learning or leaving?