Reading for Today:
Proverb Chapter 6
Gold Nugget
Verse 23: “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law
a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,”
Commentary
Some folks would think of a law as something that keeps
you from something you want, as if the law takes something from you. They see
it like a pet in a cage where the law prevents you from being free. It is
unfortunate that people misunderstand the laws and commands of God and
therefore miss the benefits that come from their adherence. If we were to see
the laws and commands of God as they are intended, we would embrace them
instead of resenting them. I see the laws of God as more like handrails on the
stairs, the solid lines on the road and guardrails on the overpass. They are
all in place for our well being. God is looking out for you even when you don't know what that is. Just like those little plastic
electrical outlet covers in the home of a toddler, the laws of God are in place
to protect them even if they don't understand their importance.
Unfortunately, too often we pick and choose which of His laws we will obey. As the child that refuses to
stay away from the fireplace, we often will not learn until we get burned. His
laws are for our protection and direction. As today’s “gold nugget” says, “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law
a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life”. Pretending for a
moment that GPS navigation technology is 100% flawless, we would be foolish to
reject its direction and continue in direct opposition of its
instructions. The sooner we mature and embrace His laws, commands and precepts,
the sooner we will understand and benefit from their design.
Prayer
Lord, I want to
accept your laws as your way of providing for and loving me. I will adhere to
them more and more as I mature in your Word. Help me to understand them and
trust you. Amen
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