Proverbs 26:10 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.”(Proverbs 26:10 NIV)

In the paraphrase version, it says: “Hire a fool or a drunk and you shoot yourself in the foot.” (Proverbs 26:10 MSG)

This warns against doing things without considering deeply the issue at hand, as any such action taken poses a looming unwanted implication. Such is an act of foolishness. As it is, naturally, all foolish actions always end in regrettable outcomes. It leaves in its wake damages that would have been avoided, "if only" things were considered and done in a wise way.

The illustration of hiring a fool or anyone at random is akin to an archer who wildly shoots at anything. He will of course hurt those who are in proximity and could even shot himself in the foot. Every foolish act always have adverse and unpleasant aftermath.

Hence, again this passage is a warning bell - to stop! Pause! Reflect! And, take time to examine the wreckage left behind by foolish random decisions and actions made in the past. Re-compose not to repeat unwise decision and let the past go. Then, let a new beginning in. Stop hiring counsels of fools, who reject God. Humble and listen to the voice of wisdom calling to a new season of blessings. Begin to live wisely in grace and truth of God's Words by faith in Christ Jesus. Knowing that He gave Himself for us, let this day be the day to decide and resolve: “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20 ESV)

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 point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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