September 8, 2019 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic - Blue Lines

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September 8, 2019 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic - Blue Lines





I instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.

Proverbs 4:11



Today's ScriptureProverbs 4:10–27 (NIV)


Insight

The structure of the book of Proverbs is distinctive. Chapters 1–9 form the counsel of a father to a son, including themes like the pursuit of wisdom and the need for sexual purity. Proverbs 10–31, however, are for the most part a collection of wise sayings that often contrast the wise living described in the first nine chapters with self-destructive foolishness.

Downhill skiing racecourses are often marked by swaths of blue paint sprayed across the white, snowy surface. The crude arcs might be a visual distraction for spectators but prove to be vital to both the success and safety of the competitors. The paint serves as a guide for the racers to visualize the fastest line to the bottom of the hill. Additionally, the contrast of the paint against the snow offers racers depth perception, which is critical to their safety when traveling at such high rates of speed.

Solomon begs his sons to seek wisdom in hopes of keeping them safe on the racecourse of life. Like the blue lines, wisdom, he says, will “lead [them] along straight paths” and keep them from stumbling (Proverbs 4:11–12). His deepest hope as a father is for his sons to enjoy a rich life, free from the damaging effects of living apart from the wisdom of God.

God, as our loving Father, offers us “blue-line” guidance in the Bible. While He’s given us the freedom to “ski” wherever we like, the wisdom He offers in the Scriptures, like racecourse markers, are “life to those who find them” (v. 22). When we turn from evil and walk instead with Him, our path will be lit with His righteousness, keeping our feet from stumbling and guiding us onward each day (vv. 12, 18).

Reflect & Pray

How has reflecting on the wisdom of God kept you from stumbling? In what ways are you becoming more like Jesus?
God, thank You for Your Word. Help me to hold fast to the wisdom You offer. To learn more about how to get the most out of your Bible study time, visit christianuniversity.org/SF106.
September 8, 2019 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic - Blue Lines September 8, 2019 Our Daily Bread Devotional : Topic - Blue Lines Reviewed by Muyiwa Abodunrin (Muyilight) on September 08, 2019 Rating: 5

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