Tag Archives: tribulation

Reading:
Proverbs 22:1-10

“A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished” (3).

When I came to that verse, I thought economics and finances. As the economy “readjusts” (or outright collapses), I should do what I can to reduce my debt load. (Put that way, it sure doesn’t have any ring of urgency to it!)

Then, as I read on, I processed some of the following verses through the filter of verse one: Hide from the coming evil!

“Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them” (5).

“…The borrower is servant to the lender” (7).

“He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity…” (8).

“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed” (9).

“Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease” (10).

[The borrower is servant to the lender (Proverbs 22:7)]
from Proverbs 22:7

A little bit more from Proverbs 22: Will. Not. Depart. From.

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