Nov 3, Prov 3 Highlights

Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil."

All too often we rely on our own understanding by living prayerlessly, walking by sight rather than by faith, and holding a higher view of ourselves and lower view of God than we ought. But we must trust in the LORD! He is our faithful, covenant-keeping, personal God!

Proverbs 3:15 "She [wisdom] is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her."

Repeat: "nothing you desire can compare with her." Is there anything comparable to wisdom of God in your life? If I told you there was a check for a million dollars in the mail, I'm sure you'd sprint to the mailbox and ravage the parcels of mail until you found it. Do you pursue the wisdom of God in this manner?

Proverbs 3:19 "The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens; 20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew."

And as we learn to appreciate His creation around us, we witness God's wisdom, understanding and knowledge displayed powerfully.

Proverbs 3:25 "Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, 26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught."

Panic attacks should have no place in the mind and life of the believer for the LORD is our confidence. It is Him, not something that He merely supplies at times, or can perform if we are lucky--no! He is our confidence!

Proverbs 3:34 "Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor. 35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace."

Lord, make us wise and humble.