Today I read Proverbs 24:27, in which they were instructed to secure land before buying a house. Today I considered that God encourages us to have our income and livelihood sorted out before putting a lot of money into comfort.

Stability Then Comfort

Everyone is to secure their land and income then work on comfort. “Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that build your house”(Proverbs 24:27 NIV). They had their location, jobs, and food together before focusing on their dwelling place.

Questions and Thoughts for Today

Many people seek comfort before they focus on security. Security of your land, income, and even safety is more important than extra comfort. If you do not have the land location and livelihood figured out you may not have a place for the luxury or the ability to keep it.

What about this passage surprises you?