Good morning,
This week we will be studying Proverbs 3. The Scripture song comes from verses 5 and 6. “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
Proverbs 3:1-12 describe how to live the Christian life. God lists seven things that will make us successful in our walk with the Lord.
As God speaks to us may we be sensitive to the moving of God’s Spirit.
SUCCESSFUL LIVING (1-12)
The Law (1-2)
My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
Mercy and Truth (3-4)
3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.
Trust in the Lord (5-6)
5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Fear the Lord (7-8)
7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
Honour the Lord with your Substance (9-10)
9 Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the first-fruits of all thine increase:10 So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.
Chastening of the Lord (11-12)
11 My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction:12 For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.
Did you notice that the odd numbered verses were God’s commands, while the even numbered verses were the promises that will result if we obey the command. All God is looking for is obedience in His children. When we do, He pours out His blessings!
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001
Leave a Reply