June 4th
📖 Today’s Reading: Proverbs 28–29, Psalm 60, Romans 16
📅 June 4, 2025
✨ Scripture Focus:
“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.”
—Proverbs 28:2 (NLT)
“You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses. You have been angry with us; now restore us to your favor.”
—Psalm 60:1 (NLT)
📝 Devotional: When Wisdom is Rejected
There’s a painful truth in Proverbs 28 and 29: a nation crumbles when righteousness is lost. These chapters paint a vivid picture of what happens when the wicked rule, when the poor are oppressed, when people ignore instruction, and when justice is twisted. They speak straight to the heart of leadership and character—not just for kings and governments, but for families, churches, and communities.
Then Psalm 60 echoes in like a cry from the battlefield: “God, You’ve rejected us… we are broken.” It’s not just personal defeat—it’s national desperation. Why? Because when wisdom is rejected, ruin follows. David, a warrior and king, acknowledges that only God can restore what’s broken.
And in Romans 16, Paul reminds us that God is the One who strengthens us and establishes us through the Gospel. Even in the chaos of life or culture, God has not lost control. He is still drawing people to Himself, building up the body, and calling for obedience to the faith.
💡 Lesson for Me
It’s not enough to just read wise sayings or know what is right. I must apply wisdom—God’s wisdom—to every area of my life: my thoughts, my choices, my leadership, my influence. And when I see chaos, I can be honest like David and cry out for restoration—but also stand firm like Paul, trusting in the strength and promises of God.
🔍 Application Questions
Lord, I see the effects of foolishness and sin around me. Help me not to be part of the problem, but to walk in Your wisdom daily. Strengthen me to live righteously in my home, my church, and my community. Raise up wise leaders. Restore what is broken, Lord, and help me to trust in Your power to save. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
✨ Scripture Focus:
“When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily. But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.”
—Proverbs 28:2 (NLT)
“You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses. You have been angry with us; now restore us to your favor.”
—Psalm 60:1 (NLT)
📝 Devotional: When Wisdom is Rejected
There’s a painful truth in Proverbs 28 and 29: a nation crumbles when righteousness is lost. These chapters paint a vivid picture of what happens when the wicked rule, when the poor are oppressed, when people ignore instruction, and when justice is twisted. They speak straight to the heart of leadership and character—not just for kings and governments, but for families, churches, and communities.
Then Psalm 60 echoes in like a cry from the battlefield: “God, You’ve rejected us… we are broken.” It’s not just personal defeat—it’s national desperation. Why? Because when wisdom is rejected, ruin follows. David, a warrior and king, acknowledges that only God can restore what’s broken.
And in Romans 16, Paul reminds us that God is the One who strengthens us and establishes us through the Gospel. Even in the chaos of life or culture, God has not lost control. He is still drawing people to Himself, building up the body, and calling for obedience to the faith.
💡 Lesson for Me
It’s not enough to just read wise sayings or know what is right. I must apply wisdom—God’s wisdom—to every area of my life: my thoughts, my choices, my leadership, my influence. And when I see chaos, I can be honest like David and cry out for restoration—but also stand firm like Paul, trusting in the strength and promises of God.
🔍 Application Questions
- Where in my life have I been ignoring God’s wisdom?
- Am I praying for leaders—both in the world and in my home—to walk in righteousness?
- When I see “defeat” or “brokenness,” do I respond with humility and repentance like David?
- How can I be a stabilizing presence—full of God’s wisdom—in a shaky world?
Lord, I see the effects of foolishness and sin around me. Help me not to be part of the problem, but to walk in Your wisdom daily. Strengthen me to live righteously in my home, my church, and my community. Raise up wise leaders. Restore what is broken, Lord, and help me to trust in Your power to save. In Jesus’ name, Amen.