PROVERB OF THE WEEK

June 19, 2016 (Proverbs 3:25,26)

“Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared” (Prov 3:25,26). Wisdom (knowing and putting to practice the ways of God) will provide security in our lives, something that is missing in the lives of … Continue reading

June 12, 2016 (Proverbs 4:7)

“Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding” (Prov 4:5-7). God has the writer telling us that we are … Continue reading

June 5, 2016 (Proverbs 3:33)

“The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the just” (Prov 3:33). This proverb serves as a reminder that Almighty God has two hands and not just one. And by His own words, He is not a God who changes  (Malachi 3:6). One hand is … Continue reading

May 29, 2016 (Proverbs 3:5,6)

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Prov 3:5,6). After last week’s personal testimony related to chastening of the LORD, I felt compelled to prophesy further on trusting the One we profess so casually at … Continue reading

May 22, 2016 (Proverbs 3:11)

“My son, do not despise the chastening of the LORD, nor detest His correction, for whom the LORD loves He corrects, just as a father the son in whom he delights” (Proverbs 3:11). This particular proverb holds a place in my heart of extraordinary meaning and we find it quoted in the 12th chapter of … Continue reading

May 15, 2016 (Proverbs 2:7,8)

“The LORD holds victory in store for the upright, He is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for He guards the course of the just and protects the way of the faithful ones” (Prov 2:7,8). Having a walk which is upright or blameless is a subject of repeated emphasis in the scriptures and … Continue reading

May 8, 2016 (Proverbs 1:24-29)

“Because I have called you and you refused, I have stretched out My hand and no one regarded, because you disdained all My counsel and would have none of My rebuke, I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your terror comes….Then they will call on Me, but I will not answer….because … Continue reading

May 1, 2016 (Proverbs 1:1,2)

“The Proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of instruction” (Prov 1:1,2). The proverbs are a collection of short sayings containing wisdom for living a righteous life and were popular in their capability of being easily memorized and passed from generation to generation. … Continue reading

April 24, 2016 (Proverbs 8:17)

“I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently will find me” (Prov 8:17). I personally was raised in a religious persuasion which gave assurance that when as an infant I was baptized with sprinkling of water on the head, thereby having a relationship with Jesus Christ firmly established. I was under … Continue reading

April 17, 2016 (Proverbs 4:5,7)

“Get wisdom! Get Understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Wisdom is the principle thing: therefore get wisdom; and in all your getting, get understanding” (Prov 4:5,7). Wisdom is gaining appreciation for the ways of God as opposed to the ways of man. And to get understanding is to … Continue reading