The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. Psalm 37:23 God has made a way for us to go. He has laid out a path for us to follow. Notice that it doesnt say that the steps of a good man are forced by the Lord. Ordered means prepared or established. God has chosen where you should walk and what you should do in order to fulfill the job He has assigned to you. We can choose to follow that path or choose to go where we want. God delights in watching us follow that path. He knows what the results will be and He is delighted to see it being fulfilled! What happens when We stray? The next verse says, Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand. I get so mad at myself when I dont focus on what I know God wants me to do and, instead, indulge myself. When I should keep my mouth shut I decide to defend myself or try to make myself more important. When I should pick up my Bible and read I decide to vacuum or do something else. When I should just listen for Gods direction I decided to not listen because I know He wont say what I want to hear. Afterwards I am totally frustrated with myself. Yet, God is holding me up with His hand. He isnt mad at me. He is patiently waiting or me to come to my senses and choose Him and His ways! God sees the big picture. He knows what is necessary. We are His tools. He uses us to accomplish His will in the earth. Being used usually is a bad thing. Its no wonder so many people refuse to let God use them. When people use us it makes us mad. But, when God uses us it is different. He doesnt use us the same way that people use us. People who use other people dont love the people they are using. God loves us. He isnt pushy. He never threatens us with punishment if we dont go along with Him. It is a joy and a pleasure to be used by Him. He blesses us continuously as we offer ourselves to Him. The only way to understand that being used by God is not a bad thing is to do two things: 1. Get to know Him. Spend time in the Bible and time in prayer getting to know Him. 2. Ask Him to use you and go along with what He sends your way. Jump on in and find out for Yourself! When You learn about God you learn to love Him and you learn how much He loves you. It is a pleasure to work for such a loving boss. Theres a lot more that makes it worth the effort but you dont want a 5,000 word Bible study, do you? Like I said, find out for Yourself!
Posted on: Sat, 16 Aug 2014 18:55:10 +0000
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