Daily Devotions in Proverbs

Introduction to Proverbs
January 3, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 22:17-19 Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips. That thy trust may be in the LORD, I have made known to thee this day, even to thee. 

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

        As we delve into the Book of Proverbs, taking it one small segment at a time, day after day, week after week, throughout the coming year, it is my prayer that God will use this to assist you in leading a blessed life and walking with Him. I firmly believe, based on my own experience, that when we follow God’s guidance, life is significantly better.

 

        It is important to understand, that for the believer in Christ, this is not like any other study. Normally, when you read another book, you have to read the words on the page, and then in your mind try to imagine what the author was saying. With God’s Word however, if you know Christ as your Saviour, you then have the Holy Spirit residing in you. Which also means, you have the author of this book Residing in you. We read in:

 

 2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 

The same Holy Spirit, who moved the writers of this book to originally write these words,
also resides in your heart today.
You do not have to imagine what the author meant, just ask Him.  

         

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

        Please set aside a few moments every day to pray for God’s wisdom before you begin reading. The Holy Spirit will assist you in comprehending the book He has authored. For years, I have been offering a heartfelt prayer to God, using His own words, before I delve into His Word. My prayer goes like this:

Psalm 119:18
Open thou mine eyes,
that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.

I have recently begun to add this verse as well.

Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good;
lead me into the land of uprightness.

May God bless your studies as you are Living In His Word.

GOD TALKING TO ME: JANUARY 3, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
   

This week we will:

Thurs.  January 4,  Solomon The Main Writer     
Fri.       January 5,  The Divisions of the Proverbs  
Sat.      January 6,  Proverbs 1       
Sun.     January 7,  No Passages Assigned

 

If you’re Following the Traditional Reading Schedule,
Today’s Reading will be:

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY

    Genesis 6-8      /    Matthew 3

 

Explanation of the Devotions
& Daily Reading Schedule
January 2, 2024

DAILY PROVERB:

Proverbs 7:1-2 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

      First of all, let me say, “THANK YOU,” for picking up a copy of our Work Week Devotions. It is our prayer and desire that these daily devotions will aid you in your walk with the Lord.

     We have selected the book of Proverbs as it shares, with anyone who will act upon its wisdom, the opportunity to enjoy the life God intended for them. You will also find all the scriptures used are from the King James Version of the Bible. Not only does the author of this book believe the KJV to be the most accurate English translation of God’s Word, but it is also written in a poetic style. Which in the case of the Book of Proverbs is very important. Proverbs is part of a section of the Old Testament in the bible known as the Poetic Books.

     Let me take just a moment to introduce to you the thought behind the design of the following pages.

     You may be asking yourself what the term “Work Week Devotions” means. It means we have designed these devotions to be used during a five-day work week. For many people that would be Monday through Friday. We have also only covered fifty-one out of the fifty-two-week year. The reason is, not every year begins on Monday. So, we have created these devotions to begin on Monday and conclude on Sunday. Also, the design allows you to begin using this Devotional material anytime during the year you may wish. It does not have to begin in January as many do.

     Each day begins with a Title for the Devotion and a reading from the book of Proverbs. This is followed by what we call; “Outlook On The In Book.” This is a short commentary by Dr. Senters of his thoughts about the passage from Proverbs you have just read.

     Next, you will find a short section under the heading; “The Word Walking In Me.” This section is a short thought reflecting on that day’s topic, which you can carry through the day. It is often hard to remember all we read. However, a simple overview or thought can often be remembered that we might meditate on during the day. In the book of Joshua, we are told:

Joshua 1:8
    This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

     While the words written by the author are not the inspired words of God, the desire is that the thoughts may help you remember what God has said in that day’s passage.

     At the end of each devotion, you will find a suggested reading for the day we have entitled, “God Talking To Me.” The reading is not purposefully chosen to reflect on the topic of the Devotion. However, if you follow these readings every day, you will read through the entire Bible in one year.

     The daily bible reading is also divided into five days a week for fifty-one weeks. On Saturday, we suggest you re-read the Chapter of Proverbs written about in the past week and the Chapter of Proverbs you will study the next week.
You may also quickly notice there are no Bible Readings scheduled for Sundays. There is a simple reason for this. We want you to read and study whatever the Lord has laid on your Pastor’s heart for that week. Whatever his text is for the morning and evening service was given to him by God for your specific needs.

     The principle for this is found in Act 17:10 & 11.

Acts 17:10-11
     And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

     Those from Berea had a commendable practice that we would do well to follow. The Bible even describes them as more noble for doing so. The practice we encourage is to listen intently to the preaching of God’s Word, then let it soak in even deeper by re-reading the text and examining what God is saying there. Reading a chapter before and after the text will be helpful. However you decide to do this, we hope you will make it a habit in your life, examining what God wants to share with you week by week.

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

        We hope you enjoy Living In His Word Daily Through Proverbs over the next fifty-one weeks with Work Week Devotions. May God richly bless you day by day as you allow Him to speak into your hearts.

GOD TALKING TO ME: JANUARY 2, 2024

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
     

This week we will:

Wed.    January 3,  Introduction to Proverbs    
Thurs.  January 4,  Solomon The Main Writer     
Fri.       January 5,  The Divisions of the Proverbs  
Sat.      January 6,  Proverbs 1       
Sun.     January 7,  No Passages Assigned

If you’re Following the Traditional Reading Schedule,
Today’s Reading will be:

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY

   Genesis 3-5      /     Matthew 2

DAILY PROVERB:

Revelation 11:15 And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

OUTLOOK ON THE IN BOOK:

        Many years ago I published the “Work Week Devotions – Through The Book Of Proverbs,” and many loved them. So much so that I had several requests that I might put them into publication. Well it took a while, but that has finally happened. While the book is avaialbe online through Amazon, these Devotions have always been free for all who might enjoy them. 

        I am delighted to re-examine this old favorite filled with the wisdom of God as presented through Solomon, and a few others. Not only will we publish the daily devotions as found in the book, but some day we will make a few other comments to go along with that study that are not found in the pages of the book. 

        The Daily Bible Reading will be a bit different as we will simply read a passage from Proverbs every day, and re-read that chapter at the end of the week. There will also be a Daily Bible reading that will take you straight through the rest of the bible if read every day. This will all begin Next Monday.

     If you like the Traditional Schedule of reading a portion from the Old Testament and a portion from the New Testament daily, we will provide that for you as well. It will be your choice. That begins today. 

THE WORD WALKING IN ME:

        GOD SAID: 2 Timothy 2:15  Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

        That is our overwhelming desire. To help each of you in your quest to study God’s Word and make it relevant to your daily life. This feeds into Living In His Word’s moto of:     
             

                                         “Getting people into the Word of God…
                                                         ….and the Word of God into people.” 
 

GOD TALKING TO ME: JANUARY 1, 2024

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH A DAILY PROVERBS
 

This week we will:

Tues.   January 2,   Explanation Work Week Devotions 
                                                   & Daily Reading Schedule
Wed.    January 3,  Introduction to Proverbs    
Thurs.  January 4,  Solomon The Main Writer     
Fri.       January 5,  The Divisions of the Proverbs  
Sat.      January 6,  Proverbs 1       
Sun.     January 7,  No Passages Assigned

   

If you’re Following the Traditional Reading Schedule,
Today’s Reading will be:

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
        Genesis 1- 2      /     Matthew 1

 

I pray you will enjoy these,
“Work Week Devotions-Through the Book Of Proverbs,”
and stick with us through this week of Introductions.
God bless, and thank you for your
prayers and support
of Living In His Word Ministries.