Tag Archive | Obedience

Proverbs 18 – Safety in the tower

Sep4

Good day everyone, and welcome back to another time of blogging through the book of Proverbs! 😊 First, let me apologize for the break last week—thank you for your patience.

Today we’re diving into Proverbs 18, and while this chapter is packed with wisdom, I’ll be focusing on verse 10:

“The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.” (Proverbs 18:10 NLT)

I love this verse because it reminds me of the incredible power in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Philippians 2: 9-11 tells us that God has given Him a name above every name, and that at the mention of His name every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that He is Lord. The name of Jesus is not just an ordinary name—it carries power. It is a name that heals, saves, delivers, and brings peace. All we need to do is call on His name.

But here’s something important: for the name of Jesus to truly work in your life, you need a relationship with Him. Think of it like this—being connected to an influential parent or a well-known figure can open doors for you because of the relationship. In the same way, having a relationship with God allows you to access the power in His name. That’s why the verse says “the godly” run to Him and are safe—not just anyone.

So, if you’re weary, burdened, or in need of help, run to Jesus. His arms are always open to receive you, and there is safety in Him. Jesus Himself invites us in Matthew 11:28–30:

“Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear.” (TPT)

This doesn’t mean life will be challenge-free, but it does mean you’ll have peace and assurance knowing you’re not walking alone—God is with you, guiding and strengthening you.

So today, if you haven’t yet turned to Him, make that choice. Call on the name of Jesus, and He will save you. There is safety, strength, and hope in His name.

Thanks for joining me today 😊 and if this post encouraged you, share it with someone else who might need the reminder that there is safety in the name of Jesus. Together, let’s keep running to Him—He is our strong tower.

Proverbs 16 – Master planner?

Aug25

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 16 and I’ll be focusing on verses 1-4 and 6 😊

“Go ahead and make all the plans you want, but it’s the Lord who will ultimately direct your steps. We are all in love with our own opinions, convinced they’re correct. But the Lord is in the midst of us, testing and probing our every motive.” (Proverbs 16:1–2 TPT)

Are you someone who loves to plan, organize, and carefully detail every step of your life? Planning is not wrong in itself—it can even be wise—but the danger comes when we leave God out of the process. True wisdom is found in seeking His counsel, asking for His timing, and yielding to His direction.

No matter how clever or detailed our plans are, it is ultimately the Lord who directs our steps. That’s why surrender is key. God has a flawless track record of planning and executing perfectly. When we trust Him with our plans, we can rest knowing that His wisdom far surpasses ours.

“Before you do anything, put your trust totally in God and not in yourself. Then every plan you make will succeed. The Lord works everything together to accomplish his purpose. Even the wicked are included in his plans—he sets them aside for the day of disaster.” (Proverbs 16:3–4 TPT)

How often do we rush into projects depending on our own strength or the support of people around us—while forgetting to consult the Master Planner? These verses remind us that our trust must be placed fully in God, not in our abilities. Human strength is limited and unreliable, but God never fails.

When we commit our plans to Him, He aligns them with His will and ensures they accomplish His purpose. Even the detours and setbacks we face are woven into His divine plan for our good. Nothing is wasted in God’s hands. This is why we must surrender not just the “big” areas of our lives but even the seemingly small and mundane details. He is interested in every part of our lives

“You can avoid evil through surrendered worship and the fear of God, for the power of his faithful love removes sin’s guilt and grip over you.” (Proverbs 16:6 TPT)

This verse is so powerful. A truly surrendered life—one fully yielded to God—loses its appetite for sin and evil. The lie of the enemy is that full surrender to God is impossible, but Scripture shows us it is not only possible but freeing. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, we can live daily under God’s guidance and direction. It is not a one-time decision but a continual practice of yielding our will to Him.

The second part of the verse highlights the transforming power of God’s love. His love doesn’t just forgive our sin—it breaks its grip over us. When we grasp the depth of His love, it compels us to live in a way that honors Him. As Paul writes:

“For it is Christ’s love that fuels our passion and holds us tightly, because we are convinced that he has given his life for all of us. This means all died with him, so that those who live should no longer live self-absorbed lives but lives that are poured out for him—the one who died for us and now lives again.” (2 Corinthians 5:14–15 TPT)

Christ’s love is not only our motivation but also our empowerment to live surrendered lives—free from guilt, free from sin’s hold, and fully devoted to Him

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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