In today’s reading with the Daily Audio Bible, the reading in Proverbs covered Pr 8:13 – 26. Verse 20 is very sweet and such a promise follows it in verse 21.

I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 

Proverbs 8:20

In other versions of the Bible, it says “I walk in the way of righteousness.”  It’s true that we seem to be walking through our lives on our own, but it is God who is leading us, so, in fact, both translations are correct.

Some paths are not clearly marked. 

On a dark and moonless night, it is hard to follow a path through a dense forest without straying off of it and getting completely lost.  Losing our way in the woods can get us into a lot of trouble.  It can even lead us down false paths that only lead down a rabbit hole. In the same way, in these troublesome and often confusing times, it’s hard to know where that path is and where it’s going.  The second half of verse 20 says, “in the midst of the paths of judgment.”  There is danger when we get off of the path the Lord has meant for us.  Let’s pray that the Lord leads us in the way of righteousness, and that we follow His leading.  The way may not seem clear to us.  In fact, each one of us has to find our own path to travel down in this life.  It may sometimes even appear to be wrong, but God’s way is always the right way.  To stay on the path in a dark and perilous time, we have to be very sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading.  Let’s practice daily.  The promises are beautiful.

That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. 

Proverbs 8:21

Just as this is my prayer for those I love, it is also my prayer for all of those who love the Lord.  May the Holy Ghost lead you and yours in the way of righteousness.  May you walk in that way and receive God’s blessings.  Stay safe and on the Lord’s path for you.

May He lead you beside the still waters.