Daily Taste of Proverbs
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 26: 'Faithfulness'
- 26 December 2025
Today’s verse seems a bit extreme in its analogy (cutting off one’s hands or feet), but it points out that God puts a high value on faithfulness.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 25: 'Merry Christmas'
- 25 December 2025
Celebrate the coming of Christ today and every day and never lose your wonder for the King of glory and His love for you!
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 24: 'A Victorious Life'
- 24 December 2025
Jesus leads His people to victory in this life and the next, overcoming death on their behalf.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 23: 'God Is Speaking'
- 23 December 2025
It's good to know who the people are who have spoken and brought life to you, and to draw on their help from time to time.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 22: 'Everyone Needs a Savior'
- 22 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 22: 'Everyone Needs a Savior' - "Rich and poor have this in common: the Lord is the maker of them all" - 22:2. The Christmas narrative reinforces the truth that everyone, from shepherds to Magi, needs a Savior.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 21: 'A Mouth of Blessing'
- 21 December 2025
The only way not to cause problems with your words is to use your mouth to bless and not for selfish or mean-spirited reasons.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 20: 'Never Too Young'
- 20 December 2025
There are no age limitations in the purpose of God. He uses the young and old alike, as we see in the Christmas story with Mary and Elizabeth.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 19: 'Express Your Gratitude'
- 19 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 19: 'Express Your Gratitude' - "Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord" - 19:14. Christmas is coming, and the holidays are a time to express gratitude to the Lord for many things, including family and relationships.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 18: 'Pay the Price'
- 18 December 2025
You can't be passive and serve the Lord. Rather you must employ "constructive waiting" and seek out what you need to succeed in the future.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 17: 'Healthy Benefits'
- 17 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 17: 'Healthy Benefits' - “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones” - 17:22. Your joy, or lack of it, has health implications for good or bad, which is why it's important to do what you love-and to laugh a lot.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 16: ' A Teachable Spirit'
- 16 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 16: ' A Teachable Spirit' - "Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord" - 16:20. If you cannot receive from others, then you may not even be able to receive what the Lord is trying to reveal to you.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 15: 'Ears to Hear'
- 15 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 15: 'Ears to Hear' - "The path of life leads upward for the wise to keep him from going down to the grave" - 15:24. Do you have ears to hear? Don't answer too quickly.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 14: 'You May Have More Than You Think'
- 14 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 14: 'You May Have More Than You Think' - "Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known" - 14:33. You may be waiting to be more educated or spiritual before you try to do something, but you may already have more in you than you think.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 13: 'God Is Searching'
- 13 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 13: 'God Is Searching' - "The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out” - 13:9. He is always watching and evaluating the ways of all people, preserving those who please Him, but opposing those who are godless and wicked.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 12: 'Let Him Fight Your Battles'
- 12 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 12: 'Let Him Fight Your Battles' - "A good man obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a crafty man” - 12:2. God favors those who put their trust in Him, but opposes those who trust their own abilities.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 11: 'Listen to Your Advisors'
- 11 December 2025
It can be difficult to admit you don't have the answers, that you need the help of others (maybe even a lot of "others") to make it in life.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 10 - 'Deep Roots'
- 10 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 10 - 'Deep Roots' - “The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land” - 10:30. You're a plant in spiritual, not physical ground. When you're in Christ, no one or no thing can uproot you.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 9: 'The Voice of Wisdom'
- 9 December 2025
Wisdom is broadcasting to any who will listen in the midst of life's busy-ness, but there are many other voices vying for your attention.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 8: 'Wisdom is Practical'
- 8 December 2025
Dispensing your wisdom to others brings the joy of giving and helping.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 7: 'How to Defeat Your Enemy'
- 7 December 2025
Once you are a believer, you are in a war, a spiritual one, whether or not you choose to participate.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 6: 'The Power of Prayer'
- 6 December 2025
What is important enough to you that you're willing to lose sleep over it?
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 5: 'What Road Are You On?
- 5 December 2025
How much thought do you give or have you given to consider the way your life is going?
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 4: 'Wisdom Will Take Care of You'
- 4 December 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 4: 'Wisdom Will Take Care of You' - “Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you” - 4:6. If you treat wisdom "right," she will take care of and watch over you, and you won't even know she is doing so.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 3: 'Safety and Protection'
- 3 December 2025
God wants you to take or have courage as you act in faith, and that is a decision not a feeling.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 2: 'Where Are You Going?'
- 2 December 2025
God is guarding your way, which means you should be heading somewhere and not standing still, making progress and not becoming complacent.
Daily Taste of Proverbs December 1: 'Worry and Peace of Mind are a Choice'
- 1 December 2025
Do you realize that worry isn't just a bad habit, but rather sinful behavior?
Daily Taste of Proverbs November 30: 'Focus on Today'
- 30 November 2025
Thank God for what you have today and trust Him for tomorrow's provision.
Daily Taste of Proverbs November 29: 'Lay Up Treasures'
- 29 November 2025
The Bible is full of commands to care for the poor, and Jesus emphasized this ministry as well.
Daily Taste of Proverbs November 28: 'Bless the Poor'
- 28 November 2025
God has communicated his concern for the poor throughout the Old Testament Law and it now carries over to our New Testament grace!
Daily Taste of Proverbs November 27: 'Don't Worry About Provision'
- 27 November 2025
The Lord knows how to provide for you and your family and He can do so through where your work or some other source.
Daily Taste of Proverbs November 26: 'Consequences of Your Actions'
- 26 November 2025
Daily Taste of Proverbs November 26: 'Consequences of Your Actions' - "If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him" - 26:27. You reap what you sow, even where God’s grace is concerned.