Proverbs 23 - Praying God's Word

Please read Proverbs 23.

Meditate on verses 10-11.

Do not move the ancient boundary

or go into the fields of the fatherless,

for their Redeemer is strong;

He will plead their case against you.

In this passage of Scripture, there are real estate laws that go back to Leviticus 25. In the land of Israel, the ancient boundary markers were similar to survey markers, today. Where you build your fence should be on your own property.

Add to the complexity that in Israel, tribes and clans within the tribes determined these properties. Israeli family land had been marked for 400 years at the time these proverbs were written. It was the inheritance.

In Proverbs 23:10-11, God is the one looking out for the orphan and those being cheated. He opposes cheaters and people so selfish they would take advantage of an orphan.

Do you know people who are being cheated by others seeking their own interests? The LORD knows this is happening. Do you know someone who takes advantage of others? Pray for them to repent and return what they have stolen.

Pray Proverbs 23:10-11 as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7) for those who are victims and for those who are selfish.

“LORD, please stop _________ from moving the ancient boundary.

Stop them from going into the fields of _________.

You are their strong Redeemer.

Plead their case, LORD!

In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell