Variety of Correction

Proverbs 3:12 (KJV) For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

I think we can say safely that we don’t like correction.  We don’t like it when our spouse does it.  We don’t like it when our friends do it.  We definitely don’t like it from strangers.  But here it’s promising that God will direct us when we need it.

The thing here is that God corrects us because He loves us.  We still don’t like it.  We need to accept it.  Wouldn’t it be great if we could live in anticipation of the glory of God, reaching out and taking the kinks out of our life?

Correction can be gentle.  Correction can be harsh.  Often the degree of pain involved is a reflection of how long we wait to respond.  When you see the stop sign coming, you can gently put your foot on the break and bring the car to a stop.  If you weren’t paying attention and see the sign at the last minute, you have to stand on the break, which can have all kinds of unusual results from spilled coffee to the car being sideways in the intersection.

So?  Assume the correction will happen.  You’re no better than anybody else.  You will make mistakes.  I guess I should say I also make mistakes.  The point is listen early and don’t spoil your coffee.