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Friday!
Proverbs!
Do you see a person skilled in his work? 
He will stand before kings; 
He will not stand before obscure people.
Proverbs 22:29 NASB
In our modern kiwi world this proverb jars. Bangs up against some of our values that everyone is kind of even, and we do things because they're right, not for the fame or recognition.
(These values seem to be eroding in front of our eyes, maybe they're already gone).
What this does reflect are the systems of power that do exist. None of us "stand before" our peers, our friends, or those who have similar skills or talents, we sit with them, share coffee or a meal.
This proverb highlights power, those who have it, kings in this case, and those who don't, the ordinary, the unseen, the obscure. 
Yet in God's economy, there are no "obscure" (see yesterday's votd). Jesus was the one who left being a king, to become obscure, ordinary, unseen, and he calls us to follow him. 
The accolades of kings, those important and powerful in this world is not something we need to strive for. The One who really matters sees you, knows you, loves you. 
#proverbs
#wisdom
#somerhingtochewon

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