Be Still And Know

Proverbs 4:18-19 All parents long for their children to be happy and to have a good life. Here a father gives loads of very practical advice to his children. At the heart of it is the need to make good decisions and to choose the right way. The writer describes the two possible ways of life and they are in marked contrast. One is a way of light and the other is one of darkness. God’s way is not just characterised by light, but by increasing light. Throughout the book of Proverbs, the writer describes all the blessings that flow for those who follow God’s wisdom and walk in his ways. This results in a life of peace, joy and harmony. It isn’t free of challenges and difficulties, but it is a life of security and blessing. But there is another way. It’s a terrifying option but it is open to everyone. It is a way of darkness and is full of dangers. The lack of light means that the person who follows this path is forever falling over, and making a fool of themselves. The writer devotes a lot of his book to