Shalom,
Proverbs 30:5 SHOULD give us great confidence in the Word of God!
5 Every word of God is tried and purified; He is a shield to those who trust and take refuge in Him.
This verse says that every Word of God is "tried and purified". The KJV says "pure". This is the Hebrew word "tsaraph", which means: to test (and prove true). The Word of God has ALREADY been PROVEN to be TRUE! John 17:17 says that the Word of God IS TRUTH! We can trust the Word of God for any and every situation in life! He IS a shield of refuge and protection when we put all of our faith, trust and confidence in HIM! Who else would you EVER trust besides HIM?
Verses 11-14 speak of a "class of people" who think, speak and act in ways that are contrary to God's Word and God's ways. It doesn't make any difference how many people make up this "class", they are WRONG! Don't be moved when it APPEARS that a majority of the people are this way. Even if it were true (and it's NOT!), once you agree with God, the two of you become a BIGGER majority! AMEN! Always agree with God's Word, no matter what the cost, and you will see see a tremendous payback blessing that you only dreamed of! GOD IS GOOD - ALL THE TIME! AMEN!
Colossians 3:1-4 really goes right along with that!
1 IF THEN you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth. 3 For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in [the splendor of His] glory.
HIS ways are so far above and better than the worlds ways that they can't even be compared! Just look at the sorry state that most of the world is in right now! THAT is the result of thinking that they can get by WITHOUT the One, True, Most High, Living, Almighty God of the Bible! THIS is the time for the Church to shine! God will accomplish His will in and through US, if we stay in position and operate in instant obedience! Glory to God! Verse 16-17:
16 Let the Word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts. 17 and whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the Name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving praise to God the Father through Him!
THAT is the wonderful life we are given to live out on this earth! Filled with His Word, filled with His Spirit, filled with His glory, and getting HIS results! Just like Jesus did! Are you ready for this? YES! AMEN!
Here is Hillsong United singing "Freedom Is Here":
Shalom in Him!
