Daily Devotional – Sunday, September 15, 2024
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure, without fear of evil.
Proverbs 1:33 (NKJV)
For those who heed wisdom, Proverbs 1:33 provides a deep sense of comfort in an uncertain and chaotic world. God calls us to live a life based on wisdom, which is essentially based on a desire to live in accordance with God’s will and reverence for Him.
Whoever Listens to Wisdom
The word “me’ refers to God, whose voice is urging us to live in accordance with His precepts. Listening is more than just hearing. It also involves actively seeking God’s direction and making a commitment to comprehend and use His knowledge in all of our day-to-day decisions.
Our key text draws a comparison between the lives of people who value wisdom and those who do not. God’s guidance provides more than simply physical safety for those who follow it. They are emotionally and spiritually stable as well. Regardless of the outside world, their foundation is firm.
The Benefits of Wisdom
Furthermore, the peace mentioned in this text is a deep, enduring serenity that results from understanding that God is in charge. Conventional notions of peace portray it as absence trouble. God’s peace, though, is an inexplicable calm, borne of the knowledge that God is in control even during the most trying circumstances.
How, then, can you benefit from this wisdom? Allow God to flood your heart. Make a commitment to pray and read scripture every day. Moreover, seek the advice of experienced Christians. Make decisions that are anchored in God’s wisdom and coordinate your deeds with the precepts of God’s Word.
Prayer
Heavenly Father; my Wisdom, I will listen to You, for in so doing I will dwell safely, with security and fearlessness.
