LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL By Pastor Mensa Otabil
 
Monday 12th January 2026
 
WISE COMPANIONS
 
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 13

He who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed. *Proverbs 13:20
 
Talk to the CEO or Head of any organisation, and they will tell you how vital it is to have a dependable and trusted board of directors. They understand that they don't have all the answers - it's not a one-man show. Great decision-makers and great leaders know that they don't know everything, and they go to the people who do. They surround themselves with wise counsel.
 
The same is true in our personal lives. We need to have a personal board of directors - people we can trust to help us make the right decisions. Too many of us, though, run our lives by asking the wrong people the wrong questions and as a result, we do the wrong thing.
 
Instead of falling into that trap, surround yourself with people who will help you navigate the maze of life. Find those around you whom you can trust, people who will look out for your best interest, even if it doesn't personally benefit them. Find those people who will energise you and motivate you to make the right decisions. Trust that they have an insight into the situation that you may not see.
 
This week, begin to use your personal board of directors to help you make your decisions. Understand that there are people who will guide you towards the right answers to the multiple-choice test of life.
 
Don't try to take everything on by yourself. Instead, use the people that God has placed around you and trust in their wise counsel. Choose counsellors who will not be afraid to present you with the tough truth as well as heart-warming encouragement.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, you are my Wisdom. Help me to surround myself with wise counsellors this year. In Jesus’ name. *Amen.*