Proverbs 3 is one of the most quoted bible verses. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV)
What a beautiful verse. Have you ever read a verse over and over then received an “AHA” moment the next time you read it?
“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure everything out on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; HE is the one who will keep you on track.” (Proverbs 3:5-6 The Message)
God speaks to us in so many ways, He is all around us and in all we do. When we turn our gaze to Him, give Him our time, our talents, and our whole self, He gives us instruction on how to live wisely, which is more precious than gold.
The message version calls Wisdom Lady Wisdom and Madame Insight.
God asks us to run to Him. Then He greets us with comfort, wisdom, insight, peace, salvation…all that we need. He is truly our daily bread. Our source of life.
And it gets better. The bible says our very bones will vibrate with life, our bodies will glow with health, our barns will burst, our wine vats will overflow. He will increase in our life! How cool is that? I want my very human body to shine with Jesus.
We are to give, to guard our minds, and to use common sense. We should not walk around with a chip on our shoulder or turn from a neighbor in need. When we live wisely, God gives us grace. He gives us LIFE in FULL.
Try it with me. Let’s live wisely and guard our hearts and minds and earnestly seek Him.