#1307. Proverbs 4:10–13 – Hold tightly to wisdom (15/7/25)

Welcome to this Come to Jesus Daily Devotional where we are continuing in our Wisdom for Life series from Proverbs. 

Today, from Proverbs 4:10-13, we reflect on how wisdom leads us along straight paths and away from falling flat on our face. 

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I’m sure that we’ve all had the experience of falling over. Maybe we’re walking along, or down some stairs, and something trips us over. None of us want to trip over, and God wants to protect us from tripping over. However, if we fail to listen to wisdom, we, in effect, are throwing trip hazards and slippery ice onto our path! Here, wisdom is likened to walking or running on a straight and flat road. Like those in a relay race, the art of running the good race of life is to ‘Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.’ In Hebrews, we are urged:

The wise ‘strengthen [their] feeble arms and weak knees, [and] “Make level paths [their] feet,” by knowing and applying God’s Word. They train themselves and strengthen themselves by digesting God’s truth. They then seek to diligently apply God’s wisdom to their lives. The great promise for those who will listen and seek God’s wisdom is so beautifully set forth by Isaiah:

Like the runner in the relay race, have you taken God’s baton? Are you holding on to it? Are you running in God’s truth and strength?

Let’s pray together 

“Father, I thank you that you want me to walk and run without falling over. Please train me in your truth. Please strengthen me with your truth. Give me a hunger and thirst to know and apply your truth so as to be strong and run this life for your glory. Amen.” 

Community Group Notes

1. Notices

It might be good to begin with notices. Please share from this week’s Church News. 

2. Icebreaker

How has God been speaking to you from His Word this week, and how has this helped you? 

3. Worship together

Let’s begin our time together by lifting our eyes and hearts to worship our great God. Perhaps you have readings and songs that you would like to use together. Let’s be open to the gifts that the Spirit wants to give in order to encourage one another.

4. Study and pray together

Balanced Time Allocation - Please ensure a balanced focus on discussion, SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite), and prayer so that each section is meaningful and fruitful.

Week #6. Proverbs 4:1–27 — Guard your heart.

1. What themes stand out in this week’s section? Identify key ideas and repeated patterns. What is the focus of this section?

2. What promises does God offer, and what warnings does He give? Look for specific encouragements, blessings, or cautions in the text.

3. How does this speak into our lives today? What are the practical ways we could live this out — individually, in our families, in our community?

4. How is God calling you to respond? Consider what this means for your heart, your choices, and your direction.

5. SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite)

• How might the wisdom in this week's section of Proverbs help us to be a light for Jesus?

• Have you had any recent opportunities to Serve, Invest in, or Invite someone toward Jesus? Let’s encourage one another by sharing testimonies of God at work through us.

  
  

6. Let’s pray together: 

• Let’s pray for one another based on our study, and bring before God any other needs or requests for prayer.

• Pray for one another's SIV opportunities and boldness in following the Spirit's promptings.

• Pray specifically for the 'people of peace' in our lives—asking God to open hearts and provide opportunities to speak life and truth.