Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them.

May I never be wise in my own eyes.

Luke 20:2 “Tell us by what authority you are doing these things,” they said. “Who gave you this authority?”

Even today people question Jesus’ authority. They don’t question His historicity; they question if He has the right to proclaim His Lordship over their lives.  

Proverbs 25:28 Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.

Lord, give me self control, so that I may not fall or be destroyed.

Luke 19:48 …all the people hung on His words.

May I continue to marvel at the Word of God!

Proverbs 24:30-34 I went past the field of a sluggard, past the vineyard of someone who has no sense; thorns had come up everywhere, the ground was covered with weeds, and the stone wall was in ruins. I applied my heart to what I observedand learned a lesson from what I saw: A little sleep, a little slumber,a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.

Laziness yields nothing but poverty. Work is a gift from God that I should not take for granted and that I should use wisely.

Luke 19:33-34 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They replied, “The Lord needs it.”

So often I question the Lord’s sovereign ownership of what I have. I need to remember that His will and His ways in my life will usually run counter to what I selfishly desire. 

Proverbs 23:17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

Lord, may I always focus on You and never be envious or jealous of sinners.

Luke 19:8 Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”

Repentance is a powerful indication of life transformation. May I live my life “standing before the Lord.”

Proverbs 22:11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.

Lord, help me to always speak with grace.

Luke 19:7 All the people saw this and began to mutter, “He has gone to be the guest of a sinner.”

Making judgments before understanding context and motive is a dangerous and sinful thing to do. Lord, keep me from making snap judgments. May I remember that YOU are the Judge, not me.