The simple believeth every word: but the prudent man looketh well to his going — Proverbs 14:15 With Covid-19 (and lockdowns, recession, riots, and election chaos) dominating our year, it was fitting and proper to ask if there was a word from the Lord. We have spent much of the year looking at this very topic, with things like prosperity in crisis, be strong in the Lord, prophetic time and signs, and courage. To these we add another wonderful word: prudence . Those who exercise this quality are called prudent . The word ‘ prudence’ is used 3 times in the Bible, and ‘ prudent’ 24 times. It comes from the Hebrew word aruwn, meaning ‘ subtle, shrewd, sensible, demonstrating preparation and care for the future .’ In short, the prudent person understands the nature of today and starts to prepare for tomorrow. For example, if you bulk buy necessary things during a crisis, you are considered a selfish hoarder. If you anticipate the shortage and store away in the good times, l...
'The Road Ahead' looks at some of the world trends issues and future forecasts from a Biblical worldview.