Becoming An Adviser For Victory (Proverbs 11:14)
The verses in today's reading, as with every day, are rich in wisdom, in hope, and promises. I could have chosen so many different things to write about. As I read today's reading my heart was heavy for our world and the pandemic we all find ourselves in. Then I got to the end of the reading, to the Proverb, and I had to sit and ponder it...
"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure." Prov. 11:14
I found verse 14 interesting given our current situation and I found it equally hopeful as well. It is supported by Proverbs 3:5-6 which say, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." God has the guidance, the power, the hope we all need right now. He sees the end from the beginning. He doesn't worry or fear. He holds ultimate power and authority. He is the one that can keep nations from falling. We need to seek him on bended knee with repentant and open hearts and ask for wisdom and guidance in navigating life at this time and how we can be a light and hope to those around us. We need to ask for guidance in how we can support people who have lost jobs, who are scared, who are sick, who are uncertain, who have questions, who are hungry, who are in need. We have a chance to pray for our leaders to seek God's guidance but we can also pray and seek God's guidance for ourselves and be a part of the many advisers that cause victory to be sure (as Prov11:14 speaks of). The world needs more than an end to this virus, let us seek the guidance of the Lord in how we can be there for others during this time. What a great and awesome opportunity we have been given right now. Let's act on it. Let's seek the Lord in this our time of need.
"Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrew 4:16
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