May 6, 2008 - Guidance For A Safe And Prosperous Life

Meditation on Proverbs 3

This chapter of proverbs is full of good and practical promises for life. It deserves your going over again and again in your mind the whole day long whenever you have a moment.

At the beginning you need to understand what it means to trust in the LORD. Verse five and six say, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your way acknowledge him, and he will direct your paths.”

Once we rely on Him totally, we will seek His Words of wisdom and follow his guidance. We will live our lives with love and faithfulness. (v.3)

We will honor the Lord with our finance as a priority. (v.9)  We will acknowledge his discipline in our lives when we go wrong. (v.12)  We believe in creationism. (v.19-20)  We maintain sound judgment and discernment constantly. (v.21)  We will help the needy without undue delay. (v.27-28)  We will have peaceful relationship with our neighbor and avoid violence toward anyone. (v.29)

Look at the great results and promises of God:

You will win favor and have a good name. (v.4)

You will have health and nourishment to your bones. (v.8)

You will have saving. (v.10)

You will have long life. (v.16)

You will have safety and sleep well without fear. (v.23-24)

God will keep you from being trapped. (v.26)

He will bless your home and give you grace and honor. (v.33-35)

Let us believe that with all our hearts.