Proverbs 20:27-30 – Knowledge and Love of God
Verse 27 – God knows us inside out. He has put the knowledge of Himself deep within us, and He knows it’s there. He knows we’re sinners. His Word shines a penetrating light into our lives, revealing our secret sins, showing us we know better, telling us how to live. Do you hide from this light? Do you fear the penetrating power of God’s Word? Is that why we are so poor at reading our Bible and studying God’s Word? Beware if you are. For at the day of judgement all pretense of hiding will be taken away and the light of God Himself will reveal you for who you are.
Verse 28 – God’s covenant love and faithfulness has made a people for Himself and a King for those people. God’s gracious, loving covenant with man is at the foundation of His throne, and we should praise Him that this is the kind of King He is.
Verse 29 – Every stage of life has its honour and privilege. Yet this proverb describes the use, not the abuse, of youth and age. It is the strength of youth used for God that brings honour, and the righteous elderly that deserve respect. The beauty of old age is most likely to be found when the youth has been dedicated to God. The church needs them both – the strength of youth for energy, and the maturity of age for wisdom.
Verse 30 – We need to learn the hard way. Why? Because we’re sinners. We need the discipline of God to call us closer and closer to Him. So, when you encounter hard things in your life, try to see what God is teaching you about yourself and about Him. Trust Him that He knows what He’s doing.
Questions
- What does God’s Word do for us?
- Why does the church need youth and elderly?
- Why does God discipline us?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.