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Proverbs 5 – God doesn’t miss a move

Aug2

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging 😊

Today we look at chapter 5 and I’ll be focusing on the last 3 verses of the chapter 

[21] For God sees everything you do and his eyes are wide open as he observes every single habit you have. [22] Beware that your sins don’t overtake you and that the scars of your own conscience don’t become the ropes that tie you up. [23] Those who choose wickedness die for lack of self-control, for their foolish ways lead them astray, carrying them away as hostages— kidnapped captives robbed of destiny. (Proverbs 5:21-23 TPT)

[21-23] Mark well that God doesn’t miss a move you make; he’s aware of every step you take. The shadow of your sin will overtake you; you’ll find yourself stumbling all over yourself in the dark. Death is the reward of an undisciplined life; your foolish decisions trap you in a dead end. (Proverbs 5:21-23 MSG)

Do you think we can hide from God? The answer is a capital NO 😊. He sees everything and is aware of all that we do. Like the Message version says, God doesn’t miss a move we make. His eyes are constantly watching us. Rather than watching to punish, He observes us with a loving intention to guide and correct.

What is that habit or sin that you are toying with? You think no one knows about it but guess what, God does. You can’t hide it from him see Ps 139:7-12

[7-12] Is there anyplace I can go to avoid your Spirit? to be out of your sight? If I climb to the sky, you’re there! If I go underground, you’re there! If I flew on morning’s wings to the far western horizon, You’d find me in a minute— you’re already there waiting! Then I said to myself, “Oh, he even sees me in the dark! At night I’m immersed in the light!” It’s a fact: darkness isn’t dark to you; night and day, darkness and light, they’re all the same to you. (Psalms 139:7-12 MSG)

He sees it all so why not surrender to him and give over those habits and sin that easily beset you. He is ready to take them off you and help you get on the right path. Heb 12:1-2 says:

1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne”. (Hebrews 12: 1-2 NLT)

If you choose to continue in your sin, it will eventually overtake you one day. This reminds me of Genesis 4:7, where God told Cain that sin is knocking at his door and if he doesn’t master it, it will take over him.

[7] You will be accepted if you do what is right. But if you refuse to do what is right, then watch out! Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” (Genesis 4:7 NLT)

An undisciplined life or one that lacks self-control only leads to destruction or a dead end with no future in sight. So whatever bad habits you are keeping and nurturing, remember that God sees you and is aware of them. You can surrender them to Him, and he will step in and help you or you can choose to continue in its path and expect self-destruction.

My prayer for you and I today is that we will learn to say NO to anything that will derail us from our relationship with God, and we will learn to trust Him to lead us and guide us in the right path for our lives in Jesus Name. Amen

Thanks for joining me on this journey. Feel free to leave your thoughts on this chapter in the comment section

If you would like to read more on proverbs 5, you can check my previous blog post here

Proverbs 4 – Legacy

Jul31

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the bible

Today we look at Proverbs chapter 4.

So much to unpack in this chapter but I felt strongly the Holy Spirit wanted me to focus on the 1st 4 verses for today and I pray it blesses you all.

1Listen to my correction, my sons, for I speak to you as your father.  Let discernment enter your heart and you will grow wise with the understanding I impart. 2My revelation-truth is a gift to you, so remain faithful to my instruction. 3For I, too, was once the delight of my father and cherished by my mother—their beloved child. 4Then my father taught me, saying, “Never forget my words. If you do everything that I teach you, you will reign in life.” (Prov 1-4 TPT)

Just like Solomon was pleading to his child to heed his words and pay attention to his instructions and seek for wisdom like his life depends on it, so does God expect us to introduce our children to an understanding of Him and pass on to them the knowledge of him we have gained and encourage them to seek wisdom. Solomon’s father passed the knowledge to him and now he is urging his son to receive the same knowledge and live by them.

Legacy is important to God. Numerous times in the bible we see mention of generational transfer of the knowledge of God. In Deuteronomy 6:7-9, we see Moses admonishing the children of Isreal to write down Gods law and keep reciting them to their children

7Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. 8Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. 9Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates (Deut 6:7-9 NLT)

This scripture here in Deuteronomy is a strategy for parenting our children in the way of the Lord. We have a responsibility as parents to educate our children regarding their identity in Christ, principles for living as followers of God, and practices for deepening their relationship with God…etc. We are to serve as role models by exemplifying wisdom and integrity in our actions.

In Genesis 18:19, God said of Abraham that He knows he will teach his children about Him.

“For I have chosen him, so that he will direct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just, so that the Lord will bring about for Abraham what he has promised him.” (Gen 18:19 NIV)

We see a similar message in 2 Timothy 1:5 where Paul mentioned that he could see in Timothy the same faith that first existed in his grandmother and then in his mother in him.

“I remember your genuine faith, for you share the faith that first filled your grandmother Lois and your mother, Eunice. And I know that same faith continues strong in you”. (2Tim 1:5 NLT)

What legacy are you living for your children?

My desire and prayer for us today is that our children whether biological or those we have influence over will see God through us and desire to know Him personally, and that our lives/actions will encourage, not hinder, the next generation from coming to Christ in Jesus name. Amen

If you want to more on Proverbs 4, pls check out my previous post on this chapter here