There aren’t many pictures more adorable than those of sleeping babies.
What most of us would do to be able to sleep like a baby nowadays.
Recently, I stumbled across a passage in the book of Proverbs that peaked my curiosity when I read the words “you will sleep like a baby, safe and sound.”
My heart and mind quickly came together in agreement that I wanted to be able to sleep like a baby and be confident that things were safe around me.
21 My child, never drift off course from these two goals for your life:
to walk in wisdom and to discover discernment.
Don’t ever forget how they empower you.
22 For they strengthen you inside and out
and inspire you to do what’s right;
you will be energized and refreshed by the healing they bring.
23 They give you living hope to guide you,
and not one of life’s tests will cause you to stumble.
24 You will sleep like a baby, safe and sound—
your rest will be sweet and secure.
25 You will not be subject to terror, for it will not terrify you.
Nor will the disrespectful be able to push you aside,
26 because God is your confidence in times of crisis,
keeping your heart at rest in every situation.
Proverbs 3:21-26
I continued to read the passage while praying that it would reveal how to obtain such a peaceful night sleep.
As usual, God’s Word came through. The remedy is clear:
- Desire to walk in wisdom and never drift from that goal (v. 21).
- Desire to discover discernment and never drift from that goal (v. 21).
- Remember how wisdom and discernment give you power (v. 21).
Wisdom and spiritual discernment strengthen you and lead you into making the right decisions which result in peace.
As you are inspired to do what is right in God’s eyes you will be energized and experience healing in the areas you need.
Additionally, your hope will be anchored in the Holy Spirit which will guide you and the battles you face will not cause you to stumble.
You will receive sweet and secure rest (v. 24).
There will be no reason to be afraid, of life’s troubles or what others may say or do to you as you will confidently be assured that you are walking in God’s design.
May God be your confidence in every area of your life and keep your heart resting in His providential care.