Proverbs 30:5-6

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about truth:

Proverbs 30:5-6 (ESV)

Every word of God proves true;

he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Do not add to his words,

lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.

Our faith in God is based upon our belief that God's Word is true. Faith takes root in God's Word and these two verses tell us that God's Word cannot only be trusted because it has been tested, but also that He watches over His Word to assure that no one adds to it. Reproof awaits Him who tries to add to His Word. God shields us by His Word. So, we can have faith in God's Word. We need to seek refuge in the Word. Many trust in the counsel of their friends when in trouble. They should seek refudge in the Word. What makes this tough is we are typically in trouble when we forsake the Word.   We will only be able to return to safety if we find refuge in the Word. That makes it hard to repent and return when we were running away in the first place.  It is amazing how many people will believe the owners manual of their car, the science book of their teacher, or the words of a politician they love.   Yet, each are full of flaws and produced nothing toward life.   Only God's Word is tested and true and a place we can rest assured that He is using it to protect us and He is protecting it, as well.   The Apostle Paul said the same thing, this way:

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)

16 All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

We can trust God’s Word and we can lean on to it and lean in to it and know it will hold our fears and guide us to His pleasure.