PROVERBS 30
Proverbs 30:5
“Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him."God is the perfect source of wisdom and truth. This verse reminds us with great clarity and comfort: “Every word of God is flawless.”
So let me end with a few honest questions—ones I ask myself just as much as I pose to anyone reading this:
• Why do we struggle to trust God with everything?
• Why does it sometimes feel like He’s our last resort instead of our first call?
• Why is it that we only fully turn to Him when we’re already knee-deep in a mess?
Years ago, I read a book by John Bevere titled Under Cover. In it, he talks about how we often try to fix things on our own instead of trusting God. He paraphrases God’s response to our self-reliance something like this: “Okay, you think you’ve got this—go ahead. Call Me when you’re ready to trust Me.”
And isn’t that the truth? The more we try to handle things ourselves, the more tangled everything becomes. We don’t invite God in at the start—we wait until the situation feels almost unrepairable before asking Him to intervene.
It reminds me of our family vacations growing up, spent fishing on Houghton Lake in Michigan. As a kid, I was great at making a mess of my fishing line. When I got older, I’d try to fix it myself. My dad would kindly ask, “Need any help?” And almost every time, I’d respond, “No, I’ve got it.”
But 99% of the time, I didn’t. And before long, that tangled line would end up in my dad’s hands—only now the mess was ten times worse. Still, with incredible patience, he’d sort it out while I stood there sheepishly. In truth, he probably spent more time untangling my mistakes than fishing himself.
Our relationship with God often looks the same. He gently asks, “Do you need help?” But instead of handing Him the line, we insist we’ve got it under control. And before we know it, we’ve made a mess far worse than it ever needed to be.
But here’s the good news: God’s Word is flawless. His wisdom is trustworthy. And when we take refuge in Him—when we surrender our pride, our plans, and our problems—He becomes our shield, our guide, and our peace.
Let’s stop trying to untangle life alone. Let’s start trusting Him first, not last.
PRAYERGod, as we draw near the end of these 31 days, please teach us to trust You more deeply. Help us to lean into Your flawless Word and rest in Your perfect wisdom. Show us Your heart, so that we might live the way You’ve called us to live. We love You, Father—and we thank You for Your patience, Your protection, and Your truth. Amen.