Taking a Walk Thru Proverbs

RELYING ON GOD

“The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.” –Proverbs 21:31New Living Translation

            One flaw man has is thinking that the more he prepares, the more likely his success in an endeavor will be.  While preparation is a vital part of the equation, the true believer should understand that without the Lord at the helm of the ship, it will eventually crash on the rocks. We must never fall into the trap of relying on our own efforts to prepare without first relying on the guidance of the Lord. Any victory that is to be had is thru him and him alone. The victories won without God are temporal and will not be blessed.

            The realization that our resources will never be enough must come to us along with the understanding that the resources of God will never, ever run out.  It’s based on our faith and trust in God that he knows all things and is more than prepared to guide us wherever he desires us to go. We must understand that the Christian is no longer steering the ship, but has relinquished control to a higher power. There is nothing the Lord cannot do. But he will do it in histime, hisway. 

            There is no doubt we humans tend to get antsy.  We don’t want to wait; we want it taken care of right here and right now. But this is not how the Lord works. Unless you have chosen to stand on the platform that relegates God to a lesser position with you being the head, you must step down off the throne of your heart and allow God to do his thing. Prepare yes, but all the glory must go to God and him alone.  Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

Resources: www.biblegateway.com; The Life Application Study Bible; MacArthur Study Bible; Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible Notes; Reformation Study Bible.