Tag Archives: the book of Proverbs

“In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.”  (Proverbs 3:6, NASB)

If it is true that we make trouble for ourselves because, as J. B. Phillips titled his classic book, “Your God is Too Small”; the same might also be said because we think some matters of our life are too small for our heavenly Father’s attention.

We ought to accept the biblical challenge to acknowledge God in everything — large and small — whether in decisions or in giving thanks.

Through the Holy Spirit — Whom Jesus Himself referred to as the “Helper” — we have a companion who knows well the path; we have an intercessor who knows the mind of God; we have an energizer to sustain us; a teacher to educate us.

However, the Helper helps only by invitation.  If we do not have, it is only because we have not asked.  – Luther

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“For those who find me find life, and receive favor from the Lord.” (Proverbs 8: 35, NIV)

The testimony of the Lord is everywhere.  We only need pay attention to see (and hear) it.

Today’s words, from the book of Proverbs, are inscribed on the museum building of the University of Kansas (my alma mater).  Just across the street and up the block a bit is a large stained-glass window of Moses before the burning bush — which is also depicted on the University’s seal.

There it was (and is) for every passerby: An invitation to life, divine favor, and communion with the Holy.

What invitations from God will we see today?  And what will be our response?  – Luther

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