ODB: Unforgettable Lessons
December 10, 2025
READ: Proverbs 3:1-12
My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart. Proverbs 3:1
Corey Brooks—“The Rooftop Pastor”—spent 343 days living on the rooftop of his church on Chicago’s south side to inspire community transformation. Online, Brooks posted a “shout-out” to his elementary school teacher Joe Stokes, who taught him four unforgettable lessons: the power of perseverance, the importance of integrity, the value of community engagement, and the impact of education.
By embracing Solomon’s wisdom in Proverbs 3, we likewise can strive to live in ways that have community impact. Solomon taught four lessons that are just right for those who trust in God and are called to be a positive force: “Trust in the
In Matthew 5:3-12, Jesus, the ultimate embodiment of wisdom, eloquently described the internal disposition of believers in Jesus. Furthermore, He reminded them that they were high-impact people. “You are the salt of the earth” (v. 13). “You are the light of the world” (v. 14). As such, we are honored to “Let [our] light shine . . . that they may see [our] good deeds and glorify [our] Father in heaven” (v. 16).
— Arthur Jackson
Who compels you to honor God in ways that also touch people? How can you reengage with lessons from the Bible you may have forgotten?
Heavenly Father, please forgive me for my failure to honor You fully. Renew my heart through Your words today.
Source: Our Daily Bread
