Scripture Reading and Reflection

Proverbs 20

“Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure; I am clean and without sin”? (Proverbs 20:9) “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” (Isaiah 7:9) Lord, I am so grateful for the work you have done in my life. I cannot even begin to conceive of all theContinue reading “Proverbs 20”

Proverbs 19

“Desire without knowledge is not good — how much more will hasty feet miss the way!” (Proverbs 19:2) Ah, to have knowledge, to make the right decisions, to do the right thing; isn’t that a foundational characteristic of the Christian life? Yes, but we are being called into and through the Christian life based on knowledge, understanding,Continue reading “Proverbs 19”

Proverbs 18

“As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit.” (Zechariah 9:10) “The name of the LORD is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10) Lord, mighty is your name. Great are your works. You are a rock; a fortressContinue reading “Proverbs 18”

Proverbs 17

“The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart. A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint, and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.” (Proverbs 17:3, 24, 27) Lord, so how is itContinue reading “Proverbs 17”

Proverbs 16

“Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided.” (Proverbs 16:6) “The days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. In his days Judah will be savedContinue reading “Proverbs 16”

Proverbs 15

“Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the LORD, and humility comes before honor.” (Proverbs 15: 16 & 33) Lord, knowing who I am and knowing who you are the foundation of a firm relationship with you which will produce real life. You are the infiniteContinue reading “Proverbs 15”

Proverbs 14

“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12) The conclusion lies in the fear of the Lord. In you Lord I find life, A reverent respect of who you are and who I am. You are the founation of real life. Lord, in you isContinue reading “Proverbs 14”

Proverbs 13

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.” (Proverbs 13:12) Lord, I wonder how many people use the first half of this verse to justify the demand to obtain or get whatever things are desired within the mind, body, and soul of each person? In keeping withour world, everythingContinue reading “Proverbs 13”

Proverbs 11

“The LORD detests dishonest scales, but accurate weights find favor with him. When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” (Proverbs 11:1-2) “A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.” (Proverbs 11:18) “The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and the one who is wise savesContinue reading “Proverbs 11”

Proverbs 10

“The fear of the LORD adds length to life…” “The prospect of the righteous is joy…” “The way of the LORD is a refuge for the blameless…” “The righteous will never be uprooted…” “From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom…” “The lips of the righteous know what finds favor…” (Proverbs 10:27-32Continue reading “Proverbs 10”