Trust the Lord
Who needs to read from Proverbs 3 today?
Yesterday as I was reading through Proverbs 3, I felt an urging to share the first 12 verses with you. I do not know why I was urged, but I’m going with it this morning.
I am sharing Proverbs 3:1-12 from the Christian Standard Bible since I’m spending a year reading through this translation. I haven’t decided whether I’m reading from the New King James Version or the New English Translation next year.
Trust the Lord
[1] My son, don’t forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commands;
[2] for they will bring you many days, a full life, and well-being.
[3] Never let loyalty and faithfulness leave you. Tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
[4] Then you will find favor and high regard with God and people.
[5] Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;
[6] in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.
[7] Don’t be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
[8] This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones.
[9] Honor the LORD with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest;
[10] then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
[11] Do not despise the LORD’s instruction, my son, and do not loathe his discipline;
[12] for the LORD disciplines the one he loves, just as a father disciplines the son in whom he delights.
So, tell me, who needed to see this message today?
It is beneficial to trust in the Lord and wonderful to rest in Him rather than yourself.