-October 10, 2022-
Good morning, happy Monday, happy Columbus Day,
“Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days. There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel—that will stand.”
(Proverbs 19:20-21).
Everybody has an opinion on we should do, but the only one that really counts is the Lord’s counsel. When we pray and seek God’s will, He will show us what to do. We can’t rely on ourselves or others who are limited in their understanding. Only the Lord knows the future and what are the ramifications of our decisions. We see in a mirror dimly, our thoughts and understanding are finite, and thus we are prone to making bad decisions.
God has given us the Holy Spirit to guide us, His Word to instruct us, and His promises to encourage us. He has also given us godly counselors such as our elders, pastors, and leaders. They have the knowledge, understanding, wisdom, and experience that aid us in our decisions.
God wants us to be wise in our latter days. He longs for the best for us. After all the talk between Job and his three friends and one another younger man, and God had the last word. His counsel stood firm and Job was humbled. Their counsel didn’t measure up, it, neither did Job’s own thoughts. His latter days were better than his former ones. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “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.” This is an important command with a wonderful promise.
Think of Christopher Columbus for a moment. He was commissioned by the king of Spain to explore new places hundreds of miles from Europe. He faced many obstacles and hindrances but was eventually successful. His story in many ways mirrors our journey here on earth. The Christian life is not easy.
May the Lord direct our paths today and guide us in His ways. Stay safe and healthy.
Looking to Jesus and following Him,
Dean
Dean Allen's Daily Devotional 