W I S D O M

Proverbs 14:12

What would it be like to be going down the road, fully confident of being on the right highway, but you're actually heading straight for a washed out bridge that crosses a 1,000 foot cliff?  The Bible paints a similar picture in one of the Proverbs.

In Proverbs chapter 14 and verse 12 it says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death.”

Just like the road that leads to the washed out bridge and an awful crash, many of our choices can lead us to death or certainly to trouble and heartache.  Most of the time these decisions seem to make good sense... to us.  Our problem is that we lack enough perspective on the situation.  We can't always see that the bridge is out and without a warning, we could plunge right over the cliff.

As you pray before competition today, ask the Lord for the wisdom and grace to accept guidance and instruction from your coaches.  Ask Him for the ability to work well with your teammates.  They can add to your perspective and you can help them to avoid the washed out bridges and the tragedies that lie ahead.

Bible Reading Plan:
Matthew 27:1-10
Romans 12:1-8
Psalms 66
Deuteronomy 13-17