Proverbs 16:3-5 (ESV)
3 Commit your work to the Lord,
and your plans will be established.
4 The Lord has made everything for its purpose,
even the wicked for the day of trouble.
5 Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord;
be assured, he will not go unpunished.
The Hebrew verb translated as “commit” in verse 3 is interesting. It means “to roll” or “to roll away”. The wise woman is called to roll her work, her endeavors, and her life away from herself and to the Lord. Only then can she live peacefully, knowing that God is in control, orchestrating everything together for his purposes. Even the actions of evil people are not outside of God’s sovereign reign. Those who consider themselves above God, by rejecting his design for human life, will face the judgment of the Lord. If you are feeling stressed, tired, or weary today, then mentally picture yourself taking your life and rolling it like a huge boulder before the throne of God. After that, leave the boulder there. The plans and actions of those who are dependent upon the Lord are entrusted to a good God who cares deeply for all who belong to him.