Proverbs 3:5, 6 - Trust in The LORD And Lean Not unto Thine Own Understanding.
Proverbs 3:5, 6 (KJV) Trust in the LORD with
all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he
shall direct thy paths.
INTRODUCTION
Trust involves heartfelt confidence in God.
Leaning has the sense of putting your whole weight
on something, resting on and trusting in that
person or thing. When we have an important decision
to make, we sometimes feel that we cant
trust anyone - not even God. But God knows what is
best for us. And he knows even better than we do
what we really want. We must trust him completely
in every choice we make. We should not omit
careful thinking or belittle our God-given ability
to reason; but we should not trust our own
ideas to the exclusion of all others. We must not
be wise in our own eyes. We should always be
willing to listen to and be corrected by Gods
Word and wise counselors. Bring your decisions to
God in prayer, use the Bible as your guide, and
follow Gods leading. He will make your paths
straight by both guiding and protecting you. [Life
Application SB]
COMMENTARY PEARL
My oldest son, jack, came to Idaho for a
visit this summer. While he was here, we headed to
the cell phone store to trade in his phone. We
hadn't lived in Meridian very long, and I was still
finding my way around the downtown area.
Things quickly went awry. I was talking
to him and got turned around. I drove onto a
one-way street going the wrong way - into oncoming
traffic. Luckily for us, it wasn't busy, just a
single car stopped in the middle lane at the light.
Quick maneuvering got us back on track and to the
phone store. For the remainder of his visit, Jack
chose to ride with my husband. He wanted to be
with the guy who actually knew where he was
going.
I often get turned around in life. I head
the wrong way with my attitude or get confused
about how to navigate the day with grace and hope.
This is why I need to trust Jesus with all my
plans, hopes, and dreams. Even when I don't
understand the direction I'm headed, I can trust Him to
know where He is leading me.
Jesus not only knows the way; He is the
way. And I want to be with the One who actually
knows where He is going. Susanna Foth Aughtmon
Faith Step: Take a prayer walk around
your neighborhood. As you pray, ask Jesus to
guide your steps and make your path straight.
[Mornings With Jesus 2023 Devotional by Guideposts and
Zondervan]
CLOSING THOUGHT
Simple Trust
There will always be secrets and motives
of God that lie beyond our grasp. God knows
everything; we do not. Only in Heaven will we understand
God's ways more fully. As Paul said, "Now I know
in part, but then I shall know just as I also
am known" (1 Cor. 13:12).
But based upon what we do know about
God's character, demonstrated supremely in the
Cross, we can trust that God is doing what is best
for us. God says in His Word, "I know the plans
I have for you plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future" (Jer. 29:11 NIV).
As Corrie ten Boom once explained,
"Picture a piece of embroidery placed between you and
God, with the right side up toward God. Man sees
the loose, frayed ends; but God sees the
pattern."
God is in control. Whatever comes into
our lives, we can confidently say, "We know that
all things work together for good to those who
love God, to those who are the called according
to His purpose" (Rom. 8:28).
Lord, I confess that there is much I
dont understand, but I know that You love me.
Because of that love, I can trust You in every trial
and will follow wherever You lead me. [Hope for
Each Day by Billy Graham]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 3:5, 6 - Trust in The LORD And Lean
Not unto Thine Own Understanding.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2022/20220804-0853.html
Proverbs 3:5, 6 - Trust in The LORD And Lean
Not unto Thine Own Understanding.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210305-0936.html
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