Proverbs
30:5 "Every promise of God
proves true; he protects everyone who runs to him for help.”
Have you ever heard someone say “I have to do what’s best for me?”
Maybe you’ve even said it yourself a time or too…I know I have. The truth is,
if what’s “best for you” goes against or doesn’t align with what God’s word
says we fall into sin’s trap.
The world would have us believe that times have changed and the word
of God is simply a “guideline” for how to live a moral and just life. Furthermore,
we are inundated with ideas that we should also “believe” that there is “no
way” in today’s society we could even follow such “out of date” practices.
I personally, would BEG to differ. I think about this and it breaks my
heart.
The word of God is as true today as it was thousands of years ago. The
Bible has stood the test of time and is our guiding light in the uncharted
waters of this journey we call life. Through it, God has given us armor we can
put on every day to stand up and fight against Satan’s schemes (Ephesians 6:10
– 18). He promises peace to people who follow him (Psalms 85:5 and Isaiah
26:3-4).
Finally, did you catch the second sentence of Proverbs 30:5? He protects
everyone who runs to him for help. According to Noah Webster’s (1828)
dictionary the word “protect” means:
To cover
or shield from danger or injury; to defend; to guard.
Imagine that for just a moment. When we “run” and seek the truth from
God’s word instead of this world, God will “protect” or “shield” us from the
dangers of it (this world). I for one would rather be shielded by God than led
astray by the lies. So for me, I have decided to listen and obey God’s word no
matter what this “world” may
think of me.
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