Monthly Message
November 2026 Monthly Message
Proverbs 17:27-28 – He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit. Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
There is so much noise in the world today. Loud music blaring from cars as they ride by, commercials that seem to scream at you while you watch television, politicians that continue to emphatically declare their way is the only way, and the list could go on and on. Over eleven months we have emphasized the importance of finding quiet time with God. We started out with PSALM 46:10 - Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth, which was the verse that prompted the theme for 2026.
This month’s memory verse is from the book of Proverbs which was written by Solomon. The theme of the book is the pursuit of practical wisdom, the necessity of reverent submission to God, and the moral consequences of human choices. Being quiet before God encompasses the theme of Proverbs and guides us to a walk with God that showers us with blessings too numerous to count and a hope for an amazing future with Him.
In our memory verse … He who has knowledge spares his words: Both wisdom and folly are often revealed by one’s words. Yet, in the case of wisdom, it may be revealed by the knowledge of when to keep quiet. We should never think that the wise man or woman reveals their wisdom by talking a lot. A man of understanding is of a calm spirit: The peace and contentment that properly come to the wise is desc
Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace: This continues the idea from the previous proverb. There is a wonderful way that even a fool can be considered wise – to not speak. Is counted wise: “The dry advice of 28 is not purely ironical: the fool who takes it is no longer a complete fool.” When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive: If the fool cared about being considered perceptive, this gives an easy way for it to happen. One is reminded of Abraham Lincoln’s witty saying: “It is better to keep your mouth shut and let them think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
The LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly:
David knew that he and other godly people were set apart for God. There are many reasons why we set things apart.
·We set things apart for our own enjoyment.
·We set things apart for greater purity.
·We set things apart for special service.
For all these reasons and more, God sets us apart unto Himself.
The ungodly have a disaster waiting for them, but the godly have a great reward in the LORD. This is why David knew, the LORD will hear when I call to Him. All Christians should have the same assurance. They should be confident that God will hear their prayers. When prayer seems ineffective, it is worth it to take a spiritual inventory to see if there is a reason for unanswered prayer. The Bible tells us there are several possible reasons why prayer may not be answered. Or it may be that you just aren’t listening.
·Not abiding in Jesus (John 15:7).
·Unbelief (Matthew 17:20-21).
·Failure to fast (Matthew 17:21).
·A bad marriage relationship (1 Peter 3:7).
·Unconfessed sin (James 5:16).
·Lying and deceitfulness (Psalm 17:1).
·Lack of Bible reading and Bible teaching (Proverbs 28:9).
·Trusting in the length or form of prayer (Matthew 6:7).
Then David goes on to tell us to commune with our hearts and be still. In other words, fill our hearts and minds with God’s word, put the world aside, empty our thoughts of the mundane, and concentrate on listening to God. Be still.