Welcome to today’s Daily Redemption Bible Blast Bulletin — where we confront the chaos of crossroads, the danger of trusting our own understanding, and the real peace found when Proverbs 3:5–6 guides both marriage and business.
Featured Scripture and Commentary
Proverbs 3:5–6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
When it comes to wisdom a good fountain is the writings of King Solomon. It was his one request which God said he would give him one. God gave him two. And He blessed him all of his days until King Solomon found himself diverging from the narrow road. Maybe the first indicator that he was in trouble was the 700 wives. The problem with the wives aside from sheer number – unless he was enjoying the company of many of them simultaneously and daily then the math is that they each got to be with him half a day during the course of a year. But some of them who had his ear worshipped idols and pulled Solomon away from his special relationship with God. I did find out something though – Solomon built the temple for God in 7 years and the palace for himself in 13 years not because he wanted his to be twice as special but that he wanted to get God’s finished twice as fast out of worship and praise. So there his priorities there were wise.
How wise have you been over the years? I know some in the church have followed God’s path lit by His word for a good part, if not all, of their lives. And their fruits show it in happy marriages, happy children, even grandchildren, finances in order – check, check, check. It is such a blessing to me to have their company. As for me, not so much. It was only 2022 where I finally cracked open the Bible, in not just random quote here and there and was able to benefit from it because I didn’t have some weird New Agey spin on it all.
But there was a time. I was in every cult I could find. Some I am realizing only recently that they had cultish qualities. My life was the property of one cult for most of 1985-2010. Towards the end of that time I was in the Libertarian party – this is not a political statement where I equate the political stance of libertarianism with a cult but it was absolutely my experience where one always seemed to be on the outs with them and trying to assimilate and help lead but the level of interpersonal fascism as I called it was off the charts. After that came the New Age movement and all through that since 1980 there was Springsteen. If you don’t know how that last one qualifies I invite you to watch the worship and adulation film “Springsteen and I”. That was the last one to go. My soul was still darkened by it into this year. I had to take a respite from the Worship Team in order to sort and shake it all out.
So many bad decisions relying on my own wisdom. And don’t let me get into the business which collapsed in 2013 because of my dishonesty, myopia and failing to understand consequences that would be coming. Nor about my emotional investing in crypto which caused my portfolio to go to almost zero.
But now? I live a mostly happy life and I even appreciate it. I appreciate it so much more knowing I showed up, just like the hymn says – Just As I Am (Was) and God was the amazing Father that He is and I was the prodigal being welcomed home. I was given wisdom to persevere through a perfect trap at my previous church here in VB and to know when it was time to go but I kept the faith and kept singing about the Lord. I was graced to be have a crypto in my portfolio which exploded up a few days ago and I handled it cautiously and without emotion and greed. A year ago I almost lost this life but the Lord saw me through. I am for once a walking testimonial that all it says in the scripture included herein is true and I celebrate being blessed by a grace-filled and merciful Lord. No matter what someone may be going through I know there is a way through and out and it is Jesus and the Word Of God as contained in the Bible. Only God could make the path straight even for a wandering seeker enmeshed in spiritual, financial and personal woes and devastation and confusion. Praise the Lord. As I wrote in “Your Redemptive Love” – I have been redeemed in You – from a life of death and lies now I’m living true, Oh, the wonderous miracles you do – I have been redeemed, dear Jesus dear Lord – I am a brand new creature in you in you”
To anyone who has not yet accepted His grace – His hand is still outstretched in invitation. Reach out to Jesus! Amen!
Corroborating Scripture:
Proverbs 3:5–6, James 1:5, Psalm 37:5, Isaiah 55:8–9, Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 2:3, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 6:33
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Psalm 37:5 Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.
Isaiah 55:8–9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.”
Colossians 2:3 In whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Today’s Testimonial:
I was days from signing divorce papers and a shady merger deal. Both felt ‘logical.’ Then I reread Proverbs 3:5–6 and realized I’d been leaning on my own understanding—the very thing God warned against. I paused. I prayed. I asked for wisdom, not just outcomes. Within weeks, my wife and I started counseling. The deal fell through—and a better, honest opportunity appeared. That verse didn’t just guide me—it saved two sacred things.”
Today’s Message:
We don’t lack options. We lack discernment.
In marriage, we choose words that wound or heal.
In business, we chase profit or integrity.
In both, we’re tempted to rely on what makes sense—not what honors God.
This isn’t about blind faith. It’s about humble submission:
– Acknowledging our judgment is flawed
– Inviting God into the boardroom and bedroom
– Believing He can “make straight” what we’ve twisted
God doesn’t promise easy decisions—but He promises clear paths when we surrender control.
Lord, I’ve trusted my logic more than Your wisdom and my logic was driven by emotion, Mr Spock would raise an eyebrow.
Forgive me.
Where I’m rushing, slow me.
Where I’m scheming, expose me.
Give me courage to submit my marriage, my work, my future—to You.
Make my paths straight, not because I’m worthy or wise, but because You are faithful. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
