In these final chapters of Proverbs, Solomon—and then Agur and King Lemuel—offer wisdom that is both practical and deeply personal. In the last chapter, King Lemuel’s mother paints a picture of a woman whose life is marked by strength, dignity, and the fear of the Lord.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
How can you cultivate a deeper fear of the Lord in your daily life?
For a time, we may succeed in resisting the will of God; He may allow us to continue walking in the pride of our hearts. But eventually God will bring down everything that exalts itself against Him. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Brokenness, p. 130, Chapter 6
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?