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 Proverbs 1:22–33 shows, only the inexperienced and mockers ignore, hate, refuse, and neglect God’s wisdom, knowledge, counsel, and correction (1:22, 25, 29–30). In fact, Solomon warns that missing wisdom is disastrous. 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 away with it. Because they don’t take God seriously, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be glutted with their own schemes (1:31). In other words, a fool will be stuffed with his own stupidity to his 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 in 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 more than occupying 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. Just as 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 bigger dream for you. 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
Do you need prayer? I would love to pray for you! (Use the comment form below)
Do you need to be saved? Know more about salvation? Click here!
Disclaimer
When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. My prayer is that this message will inspire you to seek the Lord with all your heart and bring glory to His Holy name. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.
Discover more from Just1.blog
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
