Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊
Today we’re diving into Proverbs 20. I’ll be focusing on verses 5, 22, and 24. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.
🧭 Proverbs 20:5 (TPT)
“A man of deep understanding will give good advice, drawing it out from the well within.”
You can only give what you carry inside. If your heart is filled with negativity or bitterness, that’s what will flow out. But if you are full of God’s wisdom and truth, then what you give to others will be life-giving.
An empty well can’t refresh anyone. That’s why it’s so important to fill ourselves daily with God’s Word. When we do, we’ll always have a rich reservoir to draw from—ready to encourage, guide, and bless others.
💖 Proverbs 20:22 (TPT)
“Don’t ever say, ‘I’m going to get even with them if it’s the last thing I do!’ Wrap God’s grace around your heart and He will be the one to vindicate you.”
I love this reminder to let God handle vengeance. Our natural instinct is to react when wronged, but this verse urges us to respond with grace.
When we show mercy to others, even when it feels undeserved, we leave room for God to act on our behalf. Choosing kindness over retaliation is not weakness; it’s strength rooted in trust.
Today, let’s make a choice: instead of responding in anger, let’s respond in love. Extend mercy, and watch God fight our battles for us.
🌿 Proverbs 20:24 (TPT)
“It is the Lord who directs your life, for each step you take is ordained by God to bring you closer to your destiny. So much of your life, then, remains a mystery!”
What a comforting truth—God is in charge of our lives. Yes, it’s wise to plan, but we must always remember that the Lord directs our steps and that He is ultimately in charge.
Even when things don’t go according to our plan, they still unfold according to His. That means even our mistakes and detours can be woven into His greater purpose for our good.
There is such peace in knowing that nothing about our lives takes God by surprise. Every step, every turn, every season—He already has it covered.
As we end today’s blog, I leave you with the prayer of Paul in Colossians 1:9 (TPT):
“Since we first heard about you, we’ve kept you always in our prayers that you would receive the perfect knowledge of God’s pleasure over your lives, making you reservoirs of every kind of wisdom and spiritual understanding.”
Thank you for joining me today! 😊
I’d love to hear how Proverbs 20 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.
📝Here are some reflection Questions
- What are you currently “filling your well” with? How can you make more space for God’s Word?
- When was the last time you wanted to “get even”? How can you respond differently by extending grace?
- Do you struggle with surrendering your plans to God? What would trusting Him step by step look like for you?
- How does knowing that nothing takes God by surprise bring you peace in your current season?
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