Proverbs 4 - Praying God's Word

Please read Proverbs 4.

Meditate on verses 3 and 4.

When I was a son to my father,

 tender and the only son in the sight of my mother,

 then he taught me and said to me,

“Let your heart hold fast my words;

keep my commandments and live.”

This chapter begins with insight into the words of Solomon to his son.  These were words that his father David gave him.  They were words David believed would help Solomon walk in the paths of righteousness.

In Proverbs 4:11-13, Solomon said he led his son in upright paths.  Because the son was directed and led by his father, his walking and running would not be impeded.  He was not going to stumble.

The words of Proverbs 4:14-17 are about avoiding the path of evil. Do not follow the way of wicked and evil men.  Turn away from this path.  This path is inhabited with people who cannot be satisfied until you stumble.

In Proverbs 4:18-19, the contrast between the paths of righteousness and evil is illustrated.  The righteous path gets brighter and brighter like the rising sun.  The path of evil only leads to blind darkness.

The chapter closes with the father continuing to admonish his son to stay on the righteous path.

Let your eyes look directly ahead,

and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. 

Watch the path of your feet,

and all your ways will be established.

Do not turn to the right nor the left;

turn your foot from evil.

—Proverbs 4:25-27

There are four important Biblical truths found in Proverbs 4.

·      Men should train their children in the ways of God.

·      Good and evil are real and very different.

·      You are responsible for the steps in life you choose to take.

·      Choose the way of righteousness, and you will be established in your ways.

Pray Proverbs 4:5 and 26-27 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7)

“LORD, may _________ not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

Establish  _________ and me in Your ways and paths.

Keep us from turning to the left or the right; keep our feet from evil.

In Your name, Jesus~”

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