Proverbs 30

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 VERSES TO MEMORIZE THIS WEEK: 

 

Proverbs 28:1 (NKJV)
The wicked flee when no one pursues,
But the righteous are bold as a lion.

 

Proverbs 30:5-6 (NIV)

Every word of God is flawless;
    he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
 Do not add to his words,
    or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

 

 

 

Proverbs 30- Take Heed

If you are like me there are days when we can get annoyed with others.  Or maybe you start thinking a little too highly of yourself.  Sometimes we allow the world and daily pulls to become our priority. That is not a good place to be. Girls, have you ever just needed a wake-up call?  Well it is time, the alarm is sounding, and we better listen to it.  We are His cherished and loved daughters, let’s awaken to that.   Proverbs 30 is amazing, it is right to the point.  So here we go and it starts with a bang!

 

Verse 1-6

“The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, his utterance. This man declared to Ithiel-to Ithiel and Ucal. Surely I am more stupid than any man, and do not have the understanding of a man. I neither learned wisdom nor have knowledge of the Holy One. Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, if you know? Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him. Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you, and you be found a liar.”

Man that got my attention.  I don’t know about you but I can just picture him standing there, with a face of annoyance and frustration.  Almost as a parent speaking to a teenager, saying oh man you are wise and I am so foolish.  What have I been thinking?  We have all been there.  But he starts off with this sarcastic tone and then finishes it up with the truth.  To me there is wisdom in this we must always start and finish with His truth.  But ladies it doesn’t stop there.  There is a stern warning we all must be careful to follow. Do not ever add or take away from His word or we are found to be liars. Whoa you had me at DO NOT.  After that it was like flashing yellow lights proceed with caution.  So here we go.   We all have seasons we will go through.  Times of over flow where all our needs are met above and beyond.  Times of just enough, and that we may feel desperate and just hope we make it through the day.  There are different concerns with all seasons.  Be careful in the times of much to not become self-sufficient. Relying on our own abilities and taking our eyes off of the Father. It happens so easily we are comfortable, wanting for nothing. So what worries you do have you begin to solve on your own and it begins.  We start to put our own abilities above what the Father is doing, and was doing for us.  In the times we have just enough these same things can happen, but sometimes you might find yourself searching for more. Be content in all things. 

Proverbs 30:7-9 is a wonderfully wise prayer.   “Two things I request of You (deprive me not before I die): Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches. Feed me with the food allotted to me. Lest I be full and deny You, and say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God.”

Father, don’t let us become so full that we get to a point where we no longer rely on you. Or so much wanting that we take matters into our own hands. Forgive us for when we have done this. You are enough for me.

Oh man this is piercing my heart.  Let us be women after your heart and not our desires.  Shall we proceed?  Well it just continues to warn us.  The next warning is equally as vital and we should heed it.

Proverbs 30:10-14

“Do not malign (slander, speak evil of) a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty. There is a generation that curses its father, and does not bless its mother. There is a generation that is pure in its own eyes. Yet is not washed from its filthiness. There is a generation oh, how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up. There is a generation whose teeth are like swords. And whose fangs are like knives, to devour the poor from off the earth, and the needy from among men. “

Father, let us women guard our mouths from speaking evil of others. If it is not to build some up let us not allow it from our lips.  Let us renew the way we think.  Let our thoughts and words be your thoughts and words.  Forgive us for the times we have done this.

Proverbs 30:15-16

“The Leech has two daughters Give and Give!  There are three things that are never satisfied, Four never say enough! The grave, the barren womb, the earth that is not satisfied with water and the fire never says, “Enough!”

Father, let us be satisfied with you. When we look for things to satisfy we are like a raging fire, sucking up all the air around us.  What a suffocating way to live.  No Lord, I will not live like that. You are enough for me.

 

Proverbs 30:21-23

“For three things the earth is perturbed, yes for it cannot bear up. For a servant when he reigns, a fool when he is filled with food, a hateful woman when she is married. And a maidservant who succeeds her mistress. “

Father, let us heed your words, not only to hear, but to also follow through.  Let us understand how to serve and not always be looking to elevate ourselves. 

 

Proverbs 30:24-30

“There are four things which are little on the earth, but they are exceedingly wise: The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their food in the summer. The rock badgers are feeble fold yet the make their homes in the crags.(cliffs, rocks) The locusts have no king, yet they all advance in ranks. The spider skillfully grasps with its hands, and it is in the king’s palaces.”

Father, let us work together like the ants. We are daughters, how much more could we do for the kingdom if we truly understood what it meant to link arms and work in one accord. Renew our minds to truly understand this; we are stronger together. Let us know when we are feeble, but in that have wisdom to rely on you. You are our strength. Oh how we would be surprised by the things we thought would never be. You can do more than we could ever imagine. Just like a little girl as her father swings her on to his shoulders with full trust and no worries.  Let us do that with You, father.  Let us be willing to get dirty and work hard with a smile on our face and joy flowing from us. Now let’s finish this with correction.

Proverbs 30:32-33

“If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth. For as the churning of milk produces butter. And wringing the nose produces blood, so the forcing of wrath produces strife.”

Father, I know I am your daughter loved, and cherished. Let me always examine myself. Hear your voice and understand your love is more precious to me than anything in this world. Let me hear corrections and take heed. Father, I am awake. ARE YOU?

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  CANDACE RIDDLE is the wife of 14 years to Pastor Court, and homeschooling mom to 2 boys ages 12 and 10.  She has been homeschooling since their oldest started school.  Their 12 year old is a freshman, and their 10 year old is in 4th and 5th grade.  Pastor Court has been in the ministry for almost 16 years.  Candace has always served as a part of the Children's Church wherever they were.  They now serve in Silsbee, Texas at New Covenant Church and have been there for 1 1/2 years as the (lead)Pastors.  Candace is presently over Children's Ministry and Women's Ministry.  Her passions are the Lord and her family.  Candace loves her friends and adores her doggies!