Proverbs 16

It took me about 5 minutes to read this passage. The first and last proverbs in this chapter (I know that Solomon didn't put in the chapter marks, but the people who did must have broken the chapter at these points for some reason) carry the same messag about God's sovernity; he has the final say in everything. We can plan all that we want, with as great as details as we desire. Yet, we may find oursleves on the opposite side of our plans then where God would have us. So this not only requires wisdom on our part - aligning our plans with God's will - it also demands humility. We have to realize that no matter how noble and godly our plans, we may not be the person God wants to use to complete his plan. Consider king David's desire to build the temple, and God's plans for the temple builder; David's son.
Stuart