Prophetic Prospective Daily Devotional

I had you read the whole chapter today in our extended reading because Proverbs is such a practical book for believers to read on a daily basis. Someone said, "a Proverb a day keeps the devil away".

 It is a great idea to read a Proverb everyday of the year and glean from your readings wisdom beyond what you have today. I have found that to be the case with me. As an example of this, let me share several blessings from my reading today.

The hearts of our political leaders are truly in the hand of the Lord and He is in control of all "governmental leaders", both the saved and the lost, Proverbs 21:1. Any financial gain we make thru
deception only leads to a terrible time, Proverbs 21:6, even unto death.

The writer of the Proverbs, King Solomon, spoke of a proper work ethic and that those who "love pleasure" will end up as the poor. This is a lesson very needed in our society today.

As one who often opens his mouth before thinking about what is being said, I really pray for God's help to understand, Proverbs 21:23. I can stay out of trouble, if I watch my mouth and tongue more closely. Have you ever had that problem? You don't have to answer.

If we know Christ as Lord and Saviour, Proverbs 21:26, gives us instruction for our giving.

The last verse in Proverbs 21 is "prophetic". It talks about the "day of battle". I know this verse, written around 3,000 years ago, has application down through the millennia. It is also looking to that final "day of battle" that takes place at the end of the Tribulation Period, the Battle of Armageddon.

 This "final war" will be the one where Jesus intercedes to defeat the forces of Satan who are trying to kill all of the Jews remaining on earth at that time, Revelation 19.

 Notice the verse says even though you prepare for war, your safety is in the Lord. Jesus Christ will
come to defeat Satan and all of his forces and set up the "kingdom", the Kingdom He has promised to the Jewish people.

According to other prophecies in God's word, this "day", the "day of the final war", is quickly approaching. However, I must remind you that seven years before this "final war" the Rapture will take place and all Christians will be called up to the heavenlies. That day could be today.

PRAYER THOUGHT: Thank you for your Word, the Bible, given to me, instruction on how to live.