How can we apply the lizard's adaptability to our spiritual lives today? Scripture Focus “a lizard can be caught in the hands, yet it is in kings’ palaces.” ‑- Proverbs 30:28 Observing the Lizard • Small, seemingly vulnerable • Able to slip through crevices unnoticed • Comfortable in common places and royal courts alike • Persists despite opposition and obstacles Why God Highlights This Creature • To illustrate how humble beginnings do not limit divine placement (1 Samuel 16:11-13; Daniel 1:17-21) • To show that God grants favor and access where the world least expects (Genesis 41:39-41; Esther 2:17) • To remind us that strength is not always loud or obvious (Zechariah 4:6) Spiritual Adaptability in Practice 1. Move with purpose wherever God places you ‑ Joseph thrived in prison and palace alike (Genesis 39-41). 2. Blend without compromise ‑ “Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16). 3. Seize small openings for witness ‑ “Make the most of every opportunity” (Colossians 4:5-6). 4. Remain teachable and flexible ‑ Paul “became all things to all men” to win some (1 Corinthians 9:22-23). 5. Trust God’s protection though easily “caught in the hands” ‑ “The LORD is my refuge and fortress” (Psalm 91:2). Guardrails for Godly Adaptation • Do not conform to ungodliness while adapting to surroundings (Romans 12:2). • Anchor identity in Christ, not environment (Galatians 2:20). • Maintain holiness in every context, palace or hut (1 Peter 1:14-16). • Lean on the Spirit for discernment (John 16:13). Encouragement for Today Like the lizard, you may feel small, yet God can place you in influential spaces. Adapt, remain faithful, and let His presence in you transform every environment you enter. |
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