May 26th , 2025 Todays Reading
Proverbs1,2,3 romans 7
May 26, 2025 -Today’s Reading: Proverbs 1–3; Romans 7
Scripture Focus: Proverbs 1:2–7 (NLT)
“Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles. Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
Scripture Observation: Proverbs 1–3
Proverbs 1 opens with a call to embrace wisdom and discipline, explaining that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge. This fear is not about being afraid of God but standing in awe of Him—honoring His holiness, power, and truth. It sets the course for a life that is discerning, stable, and righteous. Without the fear of the Lord, we are vulnerable to foolishness and destruction.
Proverbs 2 builds on this by showing the rewards of seeking wisdom like hidden treasure. God gives wisdom to those who truly desire it, and with it comes protection, discernment, and a deep understanding of righteousness. The fear of the Lord leads to a guarded heart and moral clarity.
Proverbs 3 continues with the encouragement to trust fully in the Lord. It reminds us that wise living requires humility and full reliance on God, not our own understanding. When we fear the Lord and turn away from evil, we find healing, guidance, favor, and peace. God's correction—even His discipline—is part of His deep love for us.
Together, these chapters show that a life rooted in the fear of the Lord is a life rooted in wisdom, protection, discernment, and peace.
Devotional
I’ve walked with Jesus for many years, and in that time, I’ve seen many pastors and leaders fall. And I’ve often asked myself—how could someone who knows the Scriptures, who has taught others, who has seen the goodness and power of God—how could they fall so hard? The answer came to me one day with piercing clarity: they lost the fear of the Lord.
When we lose the fear of the Lord, we lose the very foundation of wisdom. We become desensitized to compromise, easily enticed, lacking common sense. Without the fear of the Lord, we may still quote Scripture, but we won’t walk in it. We may still speak about God, but we won’t tremble at His Word.
The fear of the Lord anchors us. It keeps us from wandering. It reminds us that our actions matter and that God is not to be treated casually. That’s why I believe every believer should regularly return to the book of Proverbs. It’s not just a book of wise sayings—it’s a safeguard for the soul. It keeps our hearts tender, our minds sharp, and our lives on solid ground.
As we read through Proverbs, let’s slow down and take note of what God is showing us. Highlight promises to claim, warnings to heed, examples to follow, and guidance to walk in. Let’s hide His Word in our hearts like Mary, who treasured and pondered all these things deeply (Luke 2:19). May we not just read for knowledge, but for transformation.
What About Me?
Am I walking in the fear of the Lord, or have I become casual with His Word and presence?
Do I treat His wisdom as treasure—something to search out and store up—or do I take it for granted?
Have I been ignoring correction, resisting discipline, or leaning on my own understanding instead of trusting Him fully?
If I want to walk in wisdom, it starts with a reverent heart—one that humbles itself before God and honors Him above all else.
Application Questions
1. When you think about “fearing the Lord,” what comes to mind? Is there an area of your life where reverence for God has grown dull?
2. What wisdom from Proverbs 1–3 spoke to you the most today? Was it a promise, a warning, or a piece of guidance you need to apply?
3. Are you currently depending on your own understanding in any situation? What would it look like to trust the Lord instead (see Proverbs 3:5–6)?
4. Are you actively searching for wisdom—taking time to slow down, reflect, and hide God's Word in your heart like Mary did?
Prayer
Father,
Thank You for the gift of Your Word and for the wisdom You offer so freely. I confess that at times I’ve taken Your truth lightly or depended too much on my own reasoning. Restore to me a deep and holy fear of You—a reverence that guards my heart and guides my steps. Let me not be like those who despise wisdom and discipline, but rather like the wise who listen and grow.
Lord, plant Your Word deep within me. Help me treasure every promise, pay attention to every warning, and follow every path of guidance You reveal. Make me a person who loves truth and seeks You diligently. May I never grow numb to Your voice or casual with Your presence.
Let my life be marked by trust, humility, and obedience. As I read through Proverbs, teach me how to live wisely—not just for my sake, but so that I can pass on this wisdom to others. Help me walk in the kind of godly fear that produces a life of peace, integrity, and joy in Your presence.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Scripture Focus: Proverbs 1:2–7 (NLT)
“Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles. Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.”
Scripture Observation: Proverbs 1–3
Proverbs 1 opens with a call to embrace wisdom and discipline, explaining that the fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge. This fear is not about being afraid of God but standing in awe of Him—honoring His holiness, power, and truth. It sets the course for a life that is discerning, stable, and righteous. Without the fear of the Lord, we are vulnerable to foolishness and destruction.
Proverbs 2 builds on this by showing the rewards of seeking wisdom like hidden treasure. God gives wisdom to those who truly desire it, and with it comes protection, discernment, and a deep understanding of righteousness. The fear of the Lord leads to a guarded heart and moral clarity.
Proverbs 3 continues with the encouragement to trust fully in the Lord. It reminds us that wise living requires humility and full reliance on God, not our own understanding. When we fear the Lord and turn away from evil, we find healing, guidance, favor, and peace. God's correction—even His discipline—is part of His deep love for us.
Together, these chapters show that a life rooted in the fear of the Lord is a life rooted in wisdom, protection, discernment, and peace.
Devotional
I’ve walked with Jesus for many years, and in that time, I’ve seen many pastors and leaders fall. And I’ve often asked myself—how could someone who knows the Scriptures, who has taught others, who has seen the goodness and power of God—how could they fall so hard? The answer came to me one day with piercing clarity: they lost the fear of the Lord.
When we lose the fear of the Lord, we lose the very foundation of wisdom. We become desensitized to compromise, easily enticed, lacking common sense. Without the fear of the Lord, we may still quote Scripture, but we won’t walk in it. We may still speak about God, but we won’t tremble at His Word.
The fear of the Lord anchors us. It keeps us from wandering. It reminds us that our actions matter and that God is not to be treated casually. That’s why I believe every believer should regularly return to the book of Proverbs. It’s not just a book of wise sayings—it’s a safeguard for the soul. It keeps our hearts tender, our minds sharp, and our lives on solid ground.
As we read through Proverbs, let’s slow down and take note of what God is showing us. Highlight promises to claim, warnings to heed, examples to follow, and guidance to walk in. Let’s hide His Word in our hearts like Mary, who treasured and pondered all these things deeply (Luke 2:19). May we not just read for knowledge, but for transformation.
What About Me?
Am I walking in the fear of the Lord, or have I become casual with His Word and presence?
Do I treat His wisdom as treasure—something to search out and store up—or do I take it for granted?
Have I been ignoring correction, resisting discipline, or leaning on my own understanding instead of trusting Him fully?
If I want to walk in wisdom, it starts with a reverent heart—one that humbles itself before God and honors Him above all else.
Application Questions
1. When you think about “fearing the Lord,” what comes to mind? Is there an area of your life where reverence for God has grown dull?
2. What wisdom from Proverbs 1–3 spoke to you the most today? Was it a promise, a warning, or a piece of guidance you need to apply?
3. Are you currently depending on your own understanding in any situation? What would it look like to trust the Lord instead (see Proverbs 3:5–6)?
4. Are you actively searching for wisdom—taking time to slow down, reflect, and hide God's Word in your heart like Mary did?
Prayer
Father,
Thank You for the gift of Your Word and for the wisdom You offer so freely. I confess that at times I’ve taken Your truth lightly or depended too much on my own reasoning. Restore to me a deep and holy fear of You—a reverence that guards my heart and guides my steps. Let me not be like those who despise wisdom and discipline, but rather like the wise who listen and grow.
Lord, plant Your Word deep within me. Help me treasure every promise, pay attention to every warning, and follow every path of guidance You reveal. Make me a person who loves truth and seeks You diligently. May I never grow numb to Your voice or casual with Your presence.
Let my life be marked by trust, humility, and obedience. As I read through Proverbs, teach me how to live wisely—not just for my sake, but so that I can pass on this wisdom to others. Help me walk in the kind of godly fear that produces a life of peace, integrity, and joy in Your presence.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.