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.
21 My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion,
22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruinof the wicked, when it comes,
26 for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
– Proverbs 3:19-26
PROVERBS 3 WHEN YOU HEED THE WISDOM OF YOUR WISE CREATOR
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
The Lord God created all things including knowledge and wisdom
It is to your benefit if you do not lose sight of his instruction
They will bring your life much benefit and blessings
It will be your protection from evil and tendencies to sin
When you pursue wisdom, you will not be afraid
For you know that your strength is the Lord himself.
Solomon continues to enumerate the benefits of seeking and pursuing wisdom. He reminds us all that it is God who is the one who established the heavens and the earth. It is his knowledge that makes all his creation come to life for the purpose he intended it to be.
One of the greatest take we can get in these following verses is that wisdom can give you strength and courage to face whatever comes our way. It gives us reassurance that the Lord is our confidence and that he will protect us from any wicked plot of the enemy. It doesn’t say that we will have no more trouble but it reassures us that we will not be overcome by evil when we pursue God’s wisdom.
REFLECTION
- Share an incident when wisdom has saved you from sinning or being harmed by plots to hurt you or defame your character.
