Proverbs 9:2 (NLT)
“She has prepared a great banquet, mixed the wines, and set the table.”

No Drive-Thru for Destiny

Wisdom is calling you to a banquet, not a drive-through. Solomon describes a host who has labored, sacrificed, and prepared a delectable feast. This tells us two things: Wisdom is invaluable and it is intentional.
In ancient Israel, wine was often mixed—two parts water to one part wine. This ensured the drink was flavorful and refreshing but lacked the “sting” of intoxication or loss of control. Wisdom provides the fullness of life without the hangover of regret. But notice the setting: The table is set. You cannot rush this process. To gain understanding, you must sit down, be still, and digest what God is serving. It took sacrifice to prepare this meal, and it will take patience for you to obtain its benefits.

The Practice

Dining at the King’s Table

1. Reject the Imitations
Wisdom has prepared the meal. In our haste to be full, we often consume “street food”—opinions, trends, and ungodly advice—that God never delivered. These spiritual imitations might taste “plausible” in the moment, but they will make you sick and lead to a wasteful, painful journey. If God didn’t cook it, don’t eat it.
2. The Discipline of Delayed Gratification
At a great banquet, you don’t eat the moment you walk through the door; you wait for the courses to be served. Many of us miss God’s best because we are in too much of a hurry. You may want the money, the intimacy, the healing, or the “good feeling” now, but you must trust the Chef. The steak knife is there, the glass is full, and your name is on the place card. If you can “smell” the promise—which is the anointing of God on your life—then have the faith to wait for the plate.
3. RSVP with Your Actions
Accepting the invitation means more than just showing up; it means participating in the Kingdom. Be a “Right Example” at your job. Study the Word so you can serve it to others. Pray for someone other than yourself. Seek opportunities to give, to support, and to encourage. When you are busy with the Father’s business, you’ll find you’re always seated at His table.

Today’s Declaration

“I refuse the ‘fast food’ of the world and choose the banquet of Wisdom. I will not let my haste rob me of my healing or my harvest. I choose to sit, wait, and digest the Word of God until it becomes my strength. My seat is reserved, and I will wait for the King to serve.”

You can’t microwave a masterpiece. Today is a great day to make a Fresh Start!
God bless,
+Pastor Kris