Proverbs 20:22-26 – Trust in God
Verse 22 – Revenge belongs to God. Who besides Him is fit to take revenge? He is all-knowing; we know imperfectly. He is without passion; we are blinded by selfish desires. He is just; we are prejudiced. To brood over wrongs done to us is foolish, and it will destroy us. Instead we are called to overcome evil with good. How? In humility and faith lay our troubles before the Lord. Put them in His hands. Wait on Him. Revenge rises only because we have no faith. If we really believed God would take up our cause, would we not leave ourselves in His hands?
Verse 23 – God is honest, just, and true. He sets a straight standard and never wavers. He expects us to do the same in whatever job He has placed us in. To do less is not only disobedient but detestable.
Verse 24 – We can’t see into the future, we don’t know what God has planned out for us. But we know that God is in control, that He has a plan, and that the plan for His children is good. Joseph in taking his walk to look for his brothers, never anticipated a twenty years separation from his father. But God planned all in Joseph’s life for good. Do you believe He does the same for you? Then trust Him, rely on Him, rest in Him.
Verse 25 – Think before you act. Count the cost and be faithful to what you have promised to do. Rush not into service of God unless you are prepared to faithfully carry it out, for half-hearted service is really no service at all.
Verse 26 – If a wise king is responsible to destroy the wicked, what will Wisdom Himself, our Lord Jesus Christ, do? As King He will divide the wheat from the chaff and the unrepentant, unbelieving sinner will be destroyed. Are you prepared to stand before this King?
Questions
- How can we trust in God?
- What is the danger of rushing into something?
Prayer Points
- Pray that we would trust fully in Christ.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.