Proverbs 2:9-11 (ESV)
9 Then you will understand righteousness and justice
and equity, every good path;
10 for wisdom will come into your heart,
and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul;
11 discretion will watch over you,
understanding will guard you,
Because God gave the son wisdom, he could discern good from evil. Wisdom leads the hearer down the right track. The Hebrew word translated “path” describes the tracks left by wagon wheels when they moved through the mud. When those wet ruts dried out and hardened, the path remained. Once on any track, it can be extremely difficult to get out of the rut. Although bad habits are tough to break, when we call out to God, he can lift us up, reposition us, and give us a new start. When a soul surrenders to God, the Lord graces her with a new heart. She is changed from the inside out and longs for the good way. As her growing character matures, she desires to make better decisions when faced with the choices that come her way. Why not get on a new and good track today? May your first steps toward laying down a new path lead to a lasting pattern of right behavior.