Proverbs 19:20-21
Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise in your latter days.
There are many plans in a man’s heart,
Nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.

Application: 

As in Proverbs 1:22–33 Only inexperienced ones and mockers would ignore, hate, refuse, and neglect God’s wisdom, knowledge, counsel, and correction (1:22, 25, 29–30). In fact, Solomon warns that it’s disastrous to miss wisdom. Those who reject God’s counsel will fall into calamity one day, and then it will be too late (1:24–32). You do not want to hear God declare to you, I … will laugh at your calamity. I will mock when terror strikes you (1:26), so remember Galatians 6:7: “Don’t be deceived: God is not mocked. For whatever a man sows he will also reap.” 

When fools reject counsel, correction, and the fear of the Lord (1:29–30), they won’t get off scot-free. Since they don’t take God seriously, they will eat the fruit of their way and be glutted with their own schemes (1:31). In other words, a fool will be stuffed with his own stupidity to his own detriment. On the other hand, whoever listens to [the Lord] will live securely (1:33). The choice is yours.

Many plans are in a person’s heart, but above all else, we must believe the value of seeking God and his mind on all things. We can plan our schedules as much as we want, but only what God has declared is guaranteed to take place. God did not create us and redeem us to live a plotless, purposeless existence. And that’s good news! I don’t know many people who are content to live and die and have on their tombstone, “Joe was here.” 

We were made for greater things than to occupy space on the planet. God has a calling for you and me, and the beauty of it is that our callings are tailor-made for each of us. In the same way that we have unique fingerprints and DNA, we all have unique callings. Don’t settle for a paycheck, a house, and two cars. That may be the American dream, but God has a dream for you that is bigger. The Lord’s decree will prevail, so seek him and his calling for your life.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 583, 600.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write blogs. Consider this writing as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, search the Scriptures to determine whether what I write is so. Always consult with your church ministers about biblical matters. I am also not a professional writer, so some grammar or spelling errors may be present. I try my best to write as efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo

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