Proverbs 3:21-26

Faith Industries Devo 1:13

Theme:

A Constant walk in God’s Wisdom will guard you and give you peace!

Proverbs 3:21–26 NKJV

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 22 So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck. 23 Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble. 24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. 25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; 26 For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.

1. Protect Wisdom and Wisdom will guard you! (vv. 21–22)

Proverbs 3:21–22 NKJV

21 My son, let them not depart from your eyes— Keep sound wisdom and discretion; 22 So they will be life to your soul And grace to your neck.

Keep Wisdom so close that it is literally part of your outfit!

Wisdom is not just knowledge, but practical living out knowledge, and knowledge from God

Cross Reference:

John 12:49–50 NKJV

49 For I have not spoken on My own authority; but the Father who sent Me gave Me a command, what I should say and what I should speak. 50 And I know that His command is everlasting life. Therefore, whatever I speak, just as the Father has told Me, so I speak.”

2. A Protected Walk (v. 23)

Proverbs 3:23 NKJV

23 Then you will walk safely in your way, And your foot will not stumble.

With wisdom, our steps are secure.

It prevents stumbling into traps of sin and poor choices.

Cross Reference:

Proverbs 4:12 NKJV

12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble.

Joshua 1:8–9 NKJV

8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

3. Rest Without Fear (v. 24)

Proverbs 3:24 NKJV

24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet.

Wisdom produces peace of mind, even in rest.

Trust in God removes anxiety that disturbs sleep.

Cross Reference:

Psalm 127:1–2 NKJV

1 Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.

4. Freedom from the unknown (vv. 25–26)

Proverbs 3:25–26 NKJV

25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; 26 For the Lord will be your confidence, And will keep your foot from being caught.

With the Lord as our confidence, we need not fear the unknown nor be anxious about the what if’s .

God Himself is our defender.

Cross Reference:

Psalm 46:1–3 NKJV

1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; 3 Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah

Psalm 46:10 NKJV

10 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Application Questions

What does it look like for me to “not let wisdom out of sight” in my day to day?

In what areas do I feel most insecure or anxious, and how can wisdom and trust in God bring peace there?

Do I trust God enough to rest without fear, or am I carrying burdens He has already promised to handle?

What step can I take this week to walk more securely in God’s wisdom?