Message - The Lord is your Confidence

 

The Lord is Your Confidence

In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and instability, people often seek security in wealth, relationships, careers, or personal achievements. But the book of Proverbs reminds us that true confidence and security come from God alone. Proverbs 3:26 declares, “The Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.”

Proverbs 3 is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering practical guidance for living a life rooted in trust and reverence for God. In verse 26, we find a powerful promise: the Lord will be our confidence and protect us from stumbling. In a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and challenges, this verse reminds us that our security and stability come from God alone.

Confidence in the Lord, Not in Ourselves

Many place their confidence in their own abilities, intelligence, or possessions. However, these can fail. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” True confidence is not about self-reliance but about God-reliance.

Goliath placed his confidence in his strength and weapons. David’s confidence was in the Lord, saying, “The battle is the Lord’s” (1 Samuel 17:47).  Because of his trust in God, David was victorious.

Where do you place your confidence? Is it in your own strength, or do you trust in the Lord?

The Lord Keeps Our Foot from Being Caught

The enemy sets spiritual and moral traps: temptation, fear, pride, and discouragement. Without God’s guidance, we can stumble into sin, doubt, and wrong decisions.

Psalm 121:3 – “He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not slumber.” Proverbs 16:9 – “A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” God directs our steps and keeps us from paths that lead to destruction.

Are you relying on God’s wisdom and direction, or are you walking into life's traps without His guidance?

Confidence in Christ, Our Firm Foundation

Hebrews 10:35 – “Do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward.” Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” Our confidence is not in our own goodness but in Christ’s finished work on the cross.

Imagine two people standing in a storm—one on shifting sand, the other on solid rock. Those who trust in themselves will sink; those who trust in Christ will stand firm. Jesus is the solid foundation (Matthew 7:24-27).

Are you standing on Christ, the solid rock, or are you building your confidence on things that will fail?

Conclusion

Proverbs 3:26 teaches us that: True confidence comes from trusting in God, not ourselves. God protects us from life's traps when we follow His wisdom. Jesus is our solid foundation—our ultimate source of confidence.

Let us place our full trust in the Lord this whole month, knowing that He will guide, protect, and strengthen us in every step we take.