Craig T. Owens

[Each chapter in the Book of Proverbs contains thoughts that fit into a theme; they are not just random thoughts gathered together. In this “Saturday In The Proverbs” series, I will share a theme that I see in each chapter. But the cool thing about God’s Word is that you may see an entirely different theme. That’s great! If you do, I would love for you to share it in the comments below.]

…if you will receive My words… (Proverbs 2:1).

Some people find this hard to fathom, but it’s an undeniable truth—God wants to bless you!

But His blessings will only come in His ways. You cannot do what you want to do and expect God to bless that behavior. Proverbs 2 tells us that IF we will do what God asks, THEN God will pour out His blessings.

IF

• receive God’s Word
• treasure His commands
• incline your ear to His wisdom
• apply God’s understanding to your life
• cry out for God’s discernment
• lift up your voice for God’s understanding
• seek God’s wisdom
• search for God like it’s treasure

THEN

• you will understand the fear of the Lord
• you will find God’s knowledge
• you will gain God’s understanding
• you will have God’s protection
• you will understand God’s righteousness and justice
• you will be preserved by discretion
• you will be saved by understanding
• you will be delivered from evil
• you will be kept from immorality

If I will do what God says, then God opens His storehouse of invaluable treasures!