Proverbs 3:25-26 – Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes, for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught. (entire reading is 3:13-26)
The focus of Proverbs is wisdom, it’s goal is to help us “know wisdom and instruction” (Proverbs 1:2). Over and over again Proverbs emphasizes the blessings that come from pursuing and acting in wisdom. One that stands out in this passage is verse 25-26 that promise protection from the sudden terror that overtakes the wicked. If we’re living in a manner that honors God and acting wisely, we have a protection through every situation. So even if it appears a “sudden terror” has come upon you, you can have peace and trust that God is going to protect you.
Just this week I’ve encountered a situation that was sudden and harsh. And from all appearances it seemed that the evil side was winning out bringing great distress to my friend who is seeking to honor God with his life. In the midst of many working against what would be the right thing to do, God has intervened on several instances that have opened the door to see the situation resolved to his benefit. Going through this situation I have allowed myself to get stressed out, losing my peace, because of the actions of a couple of people. This morning I was convicted because God brought to my attention that I only get stressed out and upset when I’m not trusting Him. My eyes were on the situation and not on God. A mistake often made, I regret to say.
If we are seeking God and living to honor Him, He is going to protect us. We don’t have to be afraid when the “sudden terror” lifts it’s head toward us. God is going to make a way. It may be painful for a season, and we may feel totally out of control of the situation, but God is faithful and strong. He can make a way and He has promised to protect and provide for us.
If you’re stressed out, it’s because you’re not trusting God as you should be. The heart of everything we are about as followers of Jesus is to trust Him. The motive behind everything God allows in our lives is to build that trust and use it for His glory.
Filed under: Faith, Fear, Obediance, Trust, Wisdom | Tagged: a word for today
