Proverbs 3:1-6 (NASB)
The Rewards of Wisdom
3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
But let your heart keep my commandments;
2 For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good repute
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
But let your heart keep my commandments;
2 For length of days and years of life
And peace they will add to you.
3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you;
Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good repute
In the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
And do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He will make your paths straight.
A Compass for Life’s Journey
If you’ve ever been lost in the woods, you know the concerns, confusion, and panic such a situation causes. Now think what a difference it would have made to know that a compass was in your pocket.
Spiritually speaking, we have such a compass—God’s Word. But it does no good unless we let it guide us.
At times, we may fail to follow scriptural guidance because of ...
Neglect. Sometimes we are so busy walking through life that we forget to look at God’s compass to make sure we’re headed
in the right direction.
Pride. We often want to determine our own destiny. Many of us prefer to plan a course of action by relying on our strength,
wisdom, and abilities.
Distractions. The Lord’s path of obedience isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it can be extremely challenging. Satan
offers other trails that promise pleasure and ease if we will just ignore the compass and follow him. Although these routes seem pleasant at first, they lead to heartbreak and discouragement.
Difficulties. Whenever obstacles appear on the trail, our natural tendency is to try and find a way around them. But by
ignoring God’s compass and stepping off the path, we’ll miss the blessings He wants to give us through the rough patches—benefits such as strong faith and godly character.
Why should we wander when the Lord’s compass is available? Let Scripture be your guide on life’s journey. God promises productive days and fruitful years if you follow His path. He’ll direct
each step of your way, and His peace will sustain you, even during the difficult times.
*devotional courtesy of In Touch Ministries. See Gene Allen Groner's author page for all his books, biography, photo, and daily messages of peace and hope at https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Allen-Groner/e/B077YTVSJZ
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