Proverbs 6:1-5 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

"My son, if you become surety for your friend, If you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, You are snared by the words of your mouth; You are taken by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, and deliver yourself; For you have come into the hand of your friend: Go and humble yourself; Plead with your friend. Give no sleep to your eyes, Nor slumber to your eyelids. Deliver yourself like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, And like a bird from the hand of the fowler." (Proverbs 6:1-5 NKJV)

He continues reminding us to avoid another folly - making promises and commitments beyond our ability to fulfill. Yes, as believers of our Lord Jesus we are wired to be a blessing to those in need with the blessings God has given us - the 4 T’s: those are time, talent, treasure and touch.

We give help with what we have. We can't give with what we don't have. Promising to help or commit with what you don't have is folly. If we are in such situation, we are urged to get out of it urgently, and not dig in deeper. Don't just sit back with an attitude of "whatever will be, will be". 

Rather, work hard and plead out of it as best you could - like a gazelle and bird from the hand of the hunter and fowler. Call upon God for help. He will give wisdom. Always be guided by His words, as it is written - "Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law." (Romans 13:8 NIV) 

And I say, AMEN!


Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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