PROVERBS  THREE…. (v.11-18)

Do you think it sounds strange to be immediately told after all the  wonderful promises of peace and prosperity, that some unpleasant experiences may come upon you?

What is the purpose of trials and tests? Do you notice what the Lord Jesus said to His disciples immediately after His promises of asking and receiving? They would be granted what they asked for, but would not be exempt from experiencing trials and tribulations!

What did Paul say about the problem he asked to have taken away from him? God allowed it to stay so he could experience God’s grace and strength in his time of weakness.  We are also told later on  that the results of chastening (or correction) teach us to put into practice God’s righteousness and to learn His peace.

Solomon tells us  here that the lessons we learn from God’s chastening gives even more wisdom, and that these experiences are worth far more than silver or gold. We can rejoice in them after they are over and profit from them by knowing God better.

Troubles and trials are sent to us all,                                                                        For our Lord is beside us and won’t let us fall;                                                   He’ll carry us through, and give us more grace,                                                     As we look in His Word, and seek His pure face.