Proverbs 9:2

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about wisdom’s approach: 

Proverbs 9:2 (ESV)

She has slaughtered her beasts; she has mixed her wine;

she has also set her table.

This chapter is a comparison between Christ's (called Wisdom) appeal (9:1-12) and folly's appeal (9:13-18).  Each makes an appeal for the soul of man.  Each states their case.  In the first few verses we see the place of wisdom (a palace ... v. 1). Solomon will show us the servants of the house (v.3) and the people invited to the house (v. 4).  In the above proverb we see Solomon using a table setting to describe Christ's appeal.  Note the appeal: Food, drink and a comfortable table.  What Christ is saying to our soul is that He will prepare the elements of sustenance for our hungry. In the Beatitudes in Matthew 5 we read that those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will be filled (v. 6).   Christ can fill our souls with both what we need, and if we submit to His authority, what we desire.  The table is set by the Bread of Life and the Living Water.  Join Him as He prepares the Table in the presence of the enemy. He can make our cup run over ... that's his appeal.