Proverbs 3:5, 6 - Trust in The LORD And Lean Not unto Thine Own Understanding.
Proverbs 3:5, 6 (KJV) Trust in the LORD with
all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he
shall direct thy paths.
INTRODUCTION
Trust involves heartfelt confidence in God.
Leaning has the sense of putting your whole weight
on something, resting on and trusting in that
person or thing. When we have an important decision
to make, we sometimes feel that we cant
trust anyone"not even God. But God knows what is
best for us. And he knows even better than we do
what we really want. We must trust him completely
in every choice we make. We should not omit
careful thinking or belittle our God-given ability
to reason; but we should not trust our own
ideas to the exclusion of all others. We must not
be wise in our own eyes. We should always be
willing to listen to and be corrected by Gods
Word and wise counselors. Bring your decisions to
God in prayer, use the Bible as your guide, and
follow Gods leading. He will make your paths
straight by both guiding and protecting you. [Life
Application SB]
COMMENTARY PEARLS
Simple Trust
There will always be secrets and motives
of God that lie beyond our grasp. God knows
everything; we do not. Only in Heaven will we understand
God's ways more fully. As Paul said, "Now I know
in part, but then I shall know just as I also
am known" (1 Cor. 13:12).
But based upon what we do know about
God's character, demonstrated supremely in the
Cross, we can trust that God is doing what is best
for us. God says in His Word, "I know the plans
I have for you plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a
future" (Jer. 29:11 NIV).
As Corrie ten Boom once explained,
"Picture a piece of embroidery placed between you and
God, with the right side up toward God. Man sees
the loose, frayed ends; but God sees the
pattern."
God is in control. Whatever comes into
our lives, we can confidently say, "We know that
all things work together for good to those who
love God, to those who are the called according
to His purpose" (Rom. 8:28).
Lord, I confess that there is much I
dont understand, but I know that You love me.
Because of that love, I can trust You in every trial
and will follow wherever You lead me. [Hope for
Each Day by Billy Graham]
After a day of door-to-door visits, my
pastor headed back toward the temporary clinic set
up by our church's mission team. Suddenly,
Pastor Steve felt compelled to veer off on a side
trail. His guide and translator insisted that
nobody lived on that road. But just a couple
hundred yards down the trail, they saw two men
digging a ditch. The guide warned that the men would
not want to talk while working. When Pastor
Steve introduced himself, one of the men
responded, "I've been expecting you." He had dreamed
that a white man with a black book would visit
him and that he should listen to the man's
message. That afternoon on an obscure trail in
Africa, two men became new followers of Jesus.
Despite my noble intentions and worthy
ambitions, my personal agenda will always pale in
comparison to God's plan for my life. When I make
following Jesus my first priority and invite Him to
direct my steps, my days become full of divine
appointments. He may lead me to someone waiting to hear
about Him for the first time, or to a longtime
believer who needs to be strengthened and encouraged.
I might encounter a person in need of
practical help or friendship. Or He may direct me to
someone who will fill a need of mine. Either way, my
faith will grow as Jesus uses me in His work. If I
stay close to Him and follow His leading, I'll
never find myself on a dead-end road. Dianne Neal
Matthews
Faith Step: Ask Jesus to make you more
sensitive to His guidance today. Keep alert for any
unexpected path He wants you to follow. Someone may be
expecting you. [Mornings With Jesus 2022 Devotional by
Guideposts and Zondervan]
LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY
Proverbs 3:5, 6 - Trust in The LORD And Lean
Not unto Thine Own Understanding.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210305-0936.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study
Guides:
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
