Proverbs 21:31 - Victory Is In Jesus!
CONTENT; Whats in the verse;
Translations; Paraphrase; Word Study:
Proverbs 21:31 (NLT) The horses are prepared
for battle, but the victory belongs to the
LORD.
Proverbs 21:31 (CWR) You can make all the
right preparations for battle, but the Lord is the
One who gives the victory.
Proverbs 21:31 (TLB) Go ahead and prepare
for the conflict, but victory comes from God.
CONTEXT; Whats around the verse;
Overview; Topic:
PROVERBS 10:1"22:16
The pithy sayings of Proverbs apply to
moderns as well as to the Israelite of the ancient
East. Billy Graham once said he read a psalm each
morning to enrich relationship with God, and a
chapter of Proverbs each evening to guide his
dealings with his fellowmen. [The 365-Day Devotional
Commentary]
The Proverbs of Solomon (10:1-22:16)
The major collection attributed to Solomon
(10:1-22:16)
On Life and Conduct
CROSS REFERENCES; Whats in verses
elsewhere.
1 Samuel 17:47 (KJV) And all this assembly
shall know that the Lord saveth not with sword and
spear: for the battle is the Lord's, and he will
give you into our hands.
Psalm 20:7 (KJV) Some trust in chariots, and
some in horses: but we will remember the name of
the Lord our God.
Psalm 3:8 (KJV) Salvation belongeth unto the
Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Psalm 68:20 (KJV) He that is our God is the
God of salvation; and unto God the Lord belong
the issues from death.
1 Cor. 15:57 (KJV) But thanks be to God,
which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ.
COMMENTARY / APPLICATION: Moving From The
Head To The Heart
What is God teaching here? What does it
teach about Jesus?
However well men may prepare for war, or any
other great enterprise; but victory or success is
of the Lord. [SDA Bible Commentary]
A soldier can do all within his ability to
prepare for battle, but in the end no preparation
can override Gods power. Victory is in
Gods hands. [Nelson SB]
This proverb refers to preparing for battle.
All our preparation for any task is useless
without God. But even with Gods help we still
must do our part and prepare. His control of the
outcome does not negate our responsibilities. God
may want you to produce a great book, but you
must learn to write. God may want to use you in
foreign missions, but you must learn the language.
God will accomplish his purposes, and he will be
able to use you if you have done your part by
being well prepared. [Life Application SB]
Do not fight against the Lord, and, if you
want victory, do not fight without Him. [Ryrie
SB]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 19:21 - Make Plans According to
Gods Will for His Purpose Will Prevail.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220819-0959.html
1 Corinthians 15:57 - The Vital Need for A
Relationship with Christ.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220721-0812.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study
Guides:
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
