He Gives, He Holds, He Guards!

For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds success in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, and for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Proverbs 2:6-8 NIV

Why anyone would not want to serve a God that is loving, giving, and caring is beyond me, but there are a number of people who yet deny His existence. I can only imagine what their lives are like without Him in it to guide them.

All the wisdom, knowledge and understanding is given by Him by those who are willing to receive. Though some scientists think they have innate knowledge, many have come to realize they are yet unable to explain our existence without resorting to understanding Creationism. But with all the scientists are able to accomplish, I give thanks to God who has given them the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of how to do things, where to look, and the ability to explain their findings to others. Whether they acknowledge the presence of God in their lives and what they do or not--it is the gift of God that allows them to discover what He has created.

Our God holds success in store for the upright--those who are determined to live according to His Word--no matter what. In the 21st Century, as in times past, trying to live according to God's Word becomes more difficult when those appointed to uphold laws simply change them to go along with the status quo or popular opinion. When people call good evil and evil, good--we know we are in for a rocky ride for the rest of our days. But for those who dare to defy--popular opinion and laws opposed to God's Word--He holds their success in store for them and nothing the enemy has planned will succeed against them.

He guards the way of the just and protects the way of the faithful from every evil plot of the enemy. He is just and all His ways are good and when we are faithful to obey Him at all times, even in the midst of chaos and confusion of political rhetoric and correctness, He will protect us.

There are groups of people--many of them--with multiple names and so-called causes in support of the marginalized, but all influenced by the enemy's desire to destroy mankind. the real problem is they don't even understand what force is behind their causes--especially when their causes are to support people living in opposition to God's Word. It doesn't take a genius to figure this out--whenever a group of people choose not to live according to God's Word and cannot get attention--they cry foul and those who think they are fighting for the rights of someone are actually fighting for the rights of people to live in opposition to God. They can choose to live any way they want to live, but it doesn't mean they have a right to change what God has said is wrong. They can say it, but they can't change the consequences and God is faithful to His Word.

So, why wouldn't we Believe God? I can't answer that question for anyone but me. I Believe and Obey and am determined to live according to His Word, not the dictates of man. He gives--and I receive all the knowledge, understanding and wisdom He wants to give. I patiently wait for the success I know He holds for me because of my obedience and I will not fear--anyone or anything--as I stay on the path of faithfulness--honoring Him in all I do.