21My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
preserve sound judgment and discretion;
22 they will be life for you,
an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety,
and your foot will not stumble.
24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
You likely already know that to live a productive life and purposeful life, as Christians, we need God’s wisdom and understanding. This passage calls our attention to the fact that sleep itself also requires wisdom and understanding if it would be sweet. Contrary to the belief that rest means “doing nothing”. Rest requires work, relying on God’s wisdom and understanding to make happen. I pray that God grants us this wisdom and understanding to sleep sweetly.
Everything Shola 