One of the most fascinating characteristics of God is that He is omniscient, which is a word many theologians use to mean all-knowing. He knows the future. He knows everything about the past. He knows us better than we even know ourselves. There is nothing beyond His understanding. While this characteristic of God is not easy for us to comprehend, it can give us one thing: confidence in His plan.
Proverbs 3 encourages us to place our trust in God. The writer of this Proverb wrote, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding" (verse 5). Notice the word "all" in this verse. If we trust God with all our hearts, there is no room to trust in anything else. There is not even room to trust in our own understanding, although many of us tend to rely on ourselves. God has our undivided trust and loyalty. Then, the writer of this Proverb explained how to trust God with everything in us. He said, "Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take" (verse 6). This is what it looks like to trust God. After all, when you trust Him, you want to know His plan and take the path that He is calling you to take.
There is a reason why the writer of this Proverb calls us to trust God. He is trustworthy. He is all-knowing. He is in control. He will take care of us. He is worthy of every ounce of our trust.
Are you trusting in God with everything? Is there an area that you are holding back from trusting Him in? If so, it is time to turn to Him. He has proved Himself trustworthy and faithful in your life. He is still trustworthy today. May we all "seek His will in all [we] do" so that He will direct us to the right paths. He knows exactly what we need, and we can trust Him.
Memorize Proverbs 3:5-6. Let this verse remind you to trust God with the things you do not understand. When things are uncertain and unclear, we can trust the One who has complete clarity and understanding.
"My child, never forget the things I have taught you.
Store my commands in your heart.
2 If you do this, you will live many years,
and your life will be satisfying.
3 Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!
Tie them around your neck as a reminder.
Write them deep within your heart.
4 Then you will find favor with both God and people,
and you will earn a good reputation.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
7 Don't be impressed with your own wisdom.
Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
8 Then you will have healing for your body
and strength for your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the best part of everything you produce.
10 Then he will fill your barns with grain,
and your vats will overflow with good wine.
11 My child, don't reject the Lord's discipline,
and don't be upset when he corrects you.
12 For the Lord corrects those he loves,
just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.
13 Joyful is the person who finds wisdom,
the one who gains understanding.
14 For wisdom is more profitable than silver,
and her wages are better than gold.
15 Wisdom is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 She offers you long life in her right hand,
and riches and honor in her left.
17 She will guide you down delightful paths;
all her ways are satisfying.
18 Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her;
happy are those who hold her tightly.
19 By wisdom the Lord founded the earth;
by understanding he created the heavens.
20 By his knowledge the deep fountains of the earth burst forth,
and the dew settles beneath the night sky.
21 My child, don't lose sight of common sense and discernment.
Hang on to them,
22 for they will refresh your soul.
They are like jewels on a necklace.
23 They keep you safe on your way,
and your feet will not stumble.
24 You can go to bed without fear;
you will lie down and sleep soundly.
25 You need not be afraid of sudden disaster
or the destruction that comes upon the wicked,
26 for the Lord is your security.
He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap.
27 Do not withhold good from those who deserve it
when it's in your power to help them.
28 If you can help your neighbor now, don't say,
"Come back tomorrow, and then I'll help you."
29 Don't plot harm against your neighbor,
for those who live nearby trust you.
30 Don't pick a fight without reason,
when no one has done you harm.
31 Don't envy violent people
or copy their ways.
32 Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord,
but he offers his friendship to the godly.
33 The Lord curses the house of the wicked,
but he blesses the home of the upright.
34 The Lord mocks the mockers
but is gracious to the humble.
35 The wise inherit honor,
but fools are put to shame!"
