Proverbs 16:1-2
Believers are to be loyal to God in every aspect of their lives. He is purposeful in all His creation; therefore, Believers should trust Providence to manifest all those many plans of the heart.
In v.1 the author declares that the preparations of man’s heart belong to him, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord (v.1). Enduring Word Commentary says “because man is made in the image of God, it is in his nature to make preparations of the heart.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV, paraphrased) says that man may have many plans in his heart, but he must trust Providence to manifest these plans into His purpose. Believers are called to love God with all of their being; therefore, out of loyalty to our Creator, we must trust Him and follow His guidance. He will clear the right of way, stir the hearts of believers, and bring our plans to fruition.
The writer continues: “All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the Lord weighs the spirits” (v.2). How amazing it is that in everyone’s own eyes he / she thinks what he / she does is right! However, we have a just Father Who weighs the heart of man by the Spirit; He knows when our motives and attitudes are pure or when they are self-righteous. If we hold on to our self-righteous attitude, we refuse to accept the work of the Holy Spirit in us. He has just what we need when we need it to accomplish our goals.
Shout, “Glory!” and give Him praise.
2 replies on “Trusting Providence to Manifest Plans of Our Heart”
Amen and yes all glory goes to God!!
Thank you for the post.
To know God and live in faith requires wholehearted loyalty, that’s how providence manifests the plans of our hearts.
Glory to God, and hallelujah!