Category Archives: Proverbs

Reading:
Proverbs 21:21-31

We live in perilous times that are becoming even more perilous.

We are surrounded by many perils — economic, cultural, spiritual, moral, physical, relational, psychological, and more.

I must prepare myself to withstand and overcome such perils.

I must prepare my family to do the same. (How do I do that??!!)

The focus on the perils and the focus on the preparations both have the potential to create unhealthy perspectives and mindsets.

So this reminder is very, very timely:

“The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD” (31).

“Oh God, grant us Your protection and safety!”

[He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour (Proverbs 21:21)]
from Proverbs 21:21

A little bit more from Proverbs 21: To Keep, Keep

Reading:
Proverbs 21:11-20

Spiritual needs, emotional needs, economic needs, social needs — lots and lots of needs.

And we all have them.

But I must be careful not to become to focused on and absorbed by my own needs.

“Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard” (13).

Those with a heart open to the needs of others eventually discover that others have opened their hearts to them.

Even God promises mercy to those who have shown it.

[When the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge (Proverbs 21:11)]
from Proverbs 21:11

A little bit more from Proverbs 21: The Just’s Joy