- Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law. Proverbs 29:18 – To understand what the passage is saying, let’s make sure we know what it’s not saying. Its not saying that when there are no prophecies begin given like we seeing in Old Testament times that we have problems, nor is it saying that if there is no visionary leadership being set that a people have problems. Prophetic vision, or your translation may say “revelation,” is referring to God’s Word. The words of scripture that have been given to us from the prophets and Apostles and disciples. When there is no proclamation of God’s words to a people and when there is no obedience to God’s word within a people, the people have nothing holding them back. While that sounds freeing and good, how often have we seen communities run smoothly for all when there is no law and order? Yes, without God’s word in our life directing us and even holding us back from certain things, there is certainly more freedom to partake in all the world’s offerings, but the one who is truly finding blessing in life is the one who keep God’s word. The person who is actually tasting freedom and actually experiencing the best life has to offer is that person who faithfully listens and obeys the word of God. For peace, rest, joy, and love is not found apart from the Lord. Such things are found only when we choose to let the Lord be Lord over our life and follow His ways. Do not be fooled by the temptation of casting off all religious restraints, such a choice only will lead to loss, pain, death, and Hell. God desires better for you than that, and He’s given you His word so that doesn’t have to be your life. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2937
- An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked. Proverbs 29:27 – Who’s approval are you seeking? Or as the verse speaks on, who do you want to be disgusted with your way of living life? Do you want the righteous person, the person who has peace, purpose, joy, and love in their life, to look at your life and be turned off by it? Or would you rather the person who is wicked, the person who is destroying relationships and constantly unsatisfied with life turned off by your life? Which type of person do you want to be disgusted with you? Sure it’s a weird question, but it challenges us on how we choose to live. If we want the good person to be approving to our life, and at the same time the wicked person not approving, then we should live a life that is good and righteous. Ask yourself who do you want to attract and be approving of your life choices? If the people that always approve of you are living a messed up life themselves then maybe you need to check yourself a bit. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 700
- The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe. Proverbs 29:25 – On our road trip we’ve been listening to an audiobook to fill the time. In it there is this middle school girl who is all-consumed with the way these two other girls in her school see her. Everything about her life is about their opinion of her. Even we can fall into this snare. How does our boss think, what does our neighbors think, what are the people behind us in church thinking when then see us? Scripture reminds us here fearing man and dwelling on their thoughts is only a snare that will lead us down. Trust in the Lord instead. Yes His path will most likely guide you in ways man won’t understand. That will result in ridicule and shame being thrown your way. Don’t fear man or what man has to say, trust in the Lord and you’ll be safe. Continue to pursue Him even when pursuing doesn’t fit the mold of those around you. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1711
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