It is just fascinating to me. Our faith goes back at least 4,000 years to Abraham. He came from a tribe in probably from around the area now known as Iraq. I’ve been reading Proverbs lately along with Paul. It’s interesting enough that Paul goes back 2,000 years, but Proverbs goes back at least 600 years before that.
And the interesting thing to me is that people had the same problems back then that we have today. And we think we’re so advanced.
Bill Hybels is teaching on Proverbs right now. His interesting point is that people always say, “Next time, I’ll get it right.” But Proverbs is one book that tries to teach us to do it right this time. And those thoughts are at least 2,600 years old.
Let your mind scan back through the thousands of years. The stories that have been passed down to us. I’m in awe of the history and the people who have gone before.
I’ve had the “next time” moments. Bet you have, too. This time, I’ll get it right.
Faith Venture 
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