Timeout!

It frustrates me when I am watching a game on TV, and by the time I get settled in, one of the coaches calls a time out, or even worse, the referees call a time out for a media break. Well, let me take a time out during our walk through the book of Revelations. I was reading a verse today that spoke to my heart that I decided to write about it in this weeks blog. Proverbs 28:26 states: "He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered." The book of Proverbs is all about the benefits of walking in wisdom verses living as a fool. Let me define both key words in order to have a better understanding of what the writer is saying. A "fool" is one who lives their life as if there is no God (Ps. 14:1). In other words, a fool does not invite God into any decision he or she may make. They live as if they are the lone boss of their life. On the other side, "wisdom" has been described as "the voice of God." Proverbs 1:7 says, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; but fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Proverbs 28:26 simply warns the human race not to conduct their life outside of God's rulebook, the Bible. Only those who listen to God's voice, a voice that speaks through the pages of God's Holy Word, will find refuge and safety in this life. How many times have you heard this advice from the world or even from behind some pulpits? "Just listen to your heart." This verse in Proverbs commands us not to follow the desires of our heart. Our heart will only lead us astray, it will seek to remove God from His rightful place in our lives. Discipline your heart to hear the voice of God (1 Kings 19:13). Then discipline your life to obey His commands. When this verse becomes our life's goal and focus, then you will have a less stressed life. Until next time, keep walking close to Christ.