Read: Proverbs 2:3-5
" Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God."
- Proverbs 2:5
A “sidetrack” refers to a second, relatively short length of railroad track that is placed just to the side of a main track. It is joined to the main track by switches at one or both ends. Engineers use them either for unloading freight, or to allow two trains on a same track either to meet from opposite directions or to pass in the same direction. A train is sidetracked from its course to make room for another train to pass. Sometimes, this maneuver throws the original train off schedule and makes life more difficult for the travelers inside.
In the same way that the train gets sidetracked, we also get sidetracked in our walk with God. This sidetrack refers to an alternate venue of thought or activity, that is a deviation or distracton from the main topic or central activity. It is also secondary or subordinate in importance or effectiveness. We allow the social mores of this world to cause us to take this alternate route, rather than to allow God's transforming hand to do a sanctifying work in our life. Then, we experience unnecessary trials and distance from God. Our prayers are stilted and our understanding of God’s Word weakens.
However, God continually calls us to a closer walk. If we repent and seek God’s will with all of our heart, He reveals His truth to us, fills us with His love and pours out His grace upon our lives. The Holy Spirit becomes our teacher and leads us into the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. He wants us to trust and obey His Word and His Spirit, and to honor and respect Him with our lives.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me to use my time to seek the knowledge of God as a hidden treasure, and to walk in reverence for Your name. When I get sidetracked, lead me back to Your path of righteousness. Let me walk with reverence for You, Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, help me to use my time to seek the knowledge of God as a hidden treasure, and to walk in reverence for Your name. When I get sidetracked, lead me back to Your path of righteousness. Let me walk with reverence for You, Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (Proverbs 9:10).
Thought for the Day:
If our worldview lines up with God's Word, it will stand the test of time.
