Sunday's Specialty

Proverbs 30:5

 Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Good morning - it's Sunday!

The summer months are slipping away and fall is right around the corner. The coming of the Lord is closer today than it was yesterday. Perusing the Proverbs will also come to an end in a few days. Thank you for joining me today for Day 30, Chapter 30. Here are my thoughts for this chapter:

1- This chapter is not one that was gathered by Hezekiah's men, however, it is a prophecy and God-ordained. Written by Agur, the son of Jakeh, who spoke these words to Ithiel and Ucal (all of these are men who I know nothing about) - there is a purpose for these scriptures, nonetheless.

2-3 - He acknowledges that his wisdom and knowledge of the holy is limited. 

4- The questions Agur poses in this scripture are deep - Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in his fist? What has bound all the waters in a garment? Who has established the ends of the earth? What is his name, and what is his son's name, if you can tell?  I'd like to add one other question - Do you KNOW HIM????

5- The next verse acknowledges who the writer is asking about in verse 4. EVERY word of GOD is pure!! It's holy; unblemished! He is a shield to all who trust Him!

6- Don't add to His words, or He will reprove you and label you a liar. (see also Revelation 22:18-19). 

7-9 - Two things Agur desired before he died:  a) Remove far from me vanity and lies; b) give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me. Then, he states the reason for this last part. If he has too much, he might deny the Lord. If he has too little, he might steal and take God's name in vain.

10- Don't accuse a servant to his master, because he might curse you and you would be found guilty.

11-14 - In these verses, Agur talks about a generation who: a) curses father, and doesn't bless the mother; b) pure in their own eyes but not washed from their sins; c) their eyes are lofty; they are filled with pride: d) their teeth are like swords, their jaw teeth are like knives so they can devour and destroy the poor and needy. (Sounds very much like this generation!)

15-16 - The leech has two daughters who say "Give, give." Three things are never satisfied, and the fourth never says it has had enough: a) the grave; b) the barren womb; c) the earth that needs water; d) and fire.

17- The eye that mocks its father and hates to obey its mother - the ravens of the valley shall pick it out and the eagles will eat it!

18-19 -  Three things are too wonderful to think about, but the fourth is hard to explain: a) the way an eagle soars in the sky; b) the way a serpent slithers on the rock; c) the way a ship sails in the midst of the sea; d) the way a man woos a maiden.

20- The adulterous woman is so bold that she wipes her mouth after eating as if she has done no wrong.

21-23 - Three things cause the earth to tremble but the fourth one is hard for the earth to bear: a) a servant who is in leadership; b) a fool who is filled with meat; c) a hateful woman when she finds a husband; d) a maid who becomes an heiress to her mistress.

24-28 - Four things that are little upon earth, yet wise: a) the ants who are not strong yet they store up during the summer; b) the conies (rabbits) are feeble yet they make their houses in the rocks; c) the locusts have no king yet they go about in bands (organized); d) the spider, working with his hands, finds a place in kings' palaces.

29-31 -  Three things go well on the earth, with the fourth one being comely in its movement: a) a lion who is the strongest among beasts and doesn't turn away for anyone; b) the greyhound; c) a male goat; d) a king against who there is no rising up (the King of kings!!)

32 - We need to put a hand over our mouths if we have been foolish in lifting ourselves up, or if we have thought on evil things.

33- Just as the churning of milk produces butter, and the wringing of the nose produces blood, so does stirring up wrath produce strife.

A very interesting chapter, I must say! Have a blessedly special Sunday in the presence of Jesus Christ our Lord! If He is willing, I'll see you tomorrow......