Proverbs 3:21-26 (NIV)
21 “My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;
22 they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.
23 Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble;
24 when you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
25 Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
26 for the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.”
Who has never feared something? We may fear a careless driver while we are out in traffic. Perhaps we fear failing an important test. Fear of some “enemy” sometimes may overtake us. Then, when we don't have anything else to fear, we may fear the unknown. The reasons for fear may be many. After all, we are human and fear can a very real emotion or reaction in some situations. The writer of this Proverb gives us some advice and direction regarding the matter of fear. We are told here to “preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight;” If we can develop the practice of allowing sound judgment and discernment to act as stop signs, we will also learn to stop and look before jumping off into something that may “test” our faith. We can move forward in safety with steadiness and will not stumble. The writer of this Proverb assures us our sleep will be sweet. Keep your confidence focused on The Lord and He will walk with us through any valley of fear.
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