continuing in proverbs

March 23, 2017 / proverbs 18 - 19

18:10 the name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe

18:21 the tongue has the power of life and death

19: 23 the fear of the Lord leads to life; then one rests content, untouched by trouble

I read some excellent proverbs this morning that I wanted to share about looking towards God for our strength.  There are some practical lessons in the proverbs for everyday life.

Just the very name of God is our strong tower, our place to find strength.  Jehovah God the existing the real God, the mighty God, the God who is our fortress and place of security.  It is He in whom we should run to.  When life throws us a bunch of insecurity, and you know it can and will, where we can find that stability, that stronghold, Yes it is in Him.

Secondly is the lesson of the tongue.  You and I have to power to use words that give life or words that give death.  The sometimes unfortunate thing is once you say it, it cannot be put back.  Just like you can’t put a peel back on a banana or put toothpaste back in the tube, once our words are out there is no putting them back.  You and I have the capability to help someone’s day or hinder it, encourage them or discourage them, and speak life or speak death.

The last lesson in these proverbs I read today was that fear leads to life.  How is that possible you ask? Well the wisdom is that when you and I have fear (reverence and respect) for the one who created us it give the ability to see and trust God for who He really is.  Who is He really?  He is the one who created you and formed you inside your mother’s womb, He is the one who give your life meaning and purpose, He is the one who has promised to never leave or forsake you, He is the one who loves you so much that He gave His Son as the sacrifice so that YOU could have eternal life.  When we find this out, when we let this marinade in our hearts and minds then, and only then can we be content in Him, unwaivered by trouble.

I hope you enjoy these insights today to some proverbs and that you have a blessed day and weekend.