January 5th, 2026. Nightly Devotional. Proverbs 5
- Dustin Gay
- Jan 5
- 2 min read
Nightly Devotional — Proverbs (Day 5 of 31)
Proverbs 5 — Theme: God sees the path, so choose it wisely
Scripture (NKJV)
Proverbs 5:21–23
“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord,
And He ponders all his paths.
His own iniquities entrap the wicked man,
And he is caught in the cords of his sin.
He shall die for lack of instruction,
And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.”
Reflection
Proverbs 5 is a sober reminder that choices don’t stay small. They grow. They form habits. They become pathways.
Tonight’s verses land with clarity: God sees every path we take. Not to shame us—but to guide us, warn us, and protect us. The enemy’s trap is usually quiet at first: “It’s no big deal.” “No one will know.” “Just this once.” But Proverbs says sin has cords—what feels like freedom in the moment becomes something that entangles over time.
Here’s the hope: you are not stuck. If God is showing you a pattern, a pull, a compromise, or a secret struggle—it’s not condemnation. It’s mercy. The Lord is shining light on the road so you can turn while there’s still time.
So tonight, don’t just ask, “What did I do today?” Ask, “Where is this leading me?” Because God cares about your destination—and He offers wisdom that keeps you free.
Prayer
Lord, You see my ways and You know my paths. Tonight I invite Your light into every area of my life—my thoughts, my private decisions, my weaknesses, and my temptations. Deliver me from anything that would entangle me. Give me the courage to cut off what is pulling me away from You and the strength to choose what is right. Teach me Your wisdom and lead me in a clean, steady path. I belong to You—keep me free. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Takeaway for Tonight
Small choices become big directions.
Before sleep, surrender one area to God and say: “Lord, redirect me.”
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