Knowing God's Ways
As we all know, life is a journey. Some seem to cruise along with little or no effort whilst others seem to meet road blocks and detours. If only there can be clear signs to show us where to go and how to get there. That would be great, wouldn't it? Then we would always know the way.
But more than just a way, or the way, I want to know God's way. That is the best way because God knows and sees the big picture. His plans for me are good and not of evil, and His ways get me to the destination He has prepared for me.
Is this really possible? Of course, it is! And it's really not as complicated as some people make it out to be. I was richly blessed when God showed me three truths in Psalm 25:4,5 and I'd like to share these with you.
"Show me Your ways, O LORD; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; on You I wait all the day." Psalm 25:4,5
Show me Your ways: Firstly, ask God to you His ways. It's that simple! God will gladly oblige because He wants you to know His ways. The challenge for many is that we present our ways to God and expect Him to bless and endorse our whims and fancies. Or, some may approach God with their own pre-determined options. And when God does not answer according to their expectations, the result is discouragement and disappointment. But God desires for you to know His ways – not any other way, but His ways. God says to call to Him, and He will not only answer you, but will also show you great and mighty things (Jer 33:3).
Teach me Your paths: The first part was the easy part, but don't stop there. Just because God shows us His ways doesn't mean we will necessarily accept and walk in His ways. We need to learn and that calls for God to teach us. Ouch! That explains why many miss God's ways, because teaching and training involves discipline, correction and change. And that doesn't sit too well with many of us. But if we remain teachable and allow God to train and change us, we will begin that His paths lead to life, to peace and to joy! Ask God to teach you. You may not like what you have to unlearn and relearn but take heart … it will enable you to walk straight and well along His ways.
Lead me in Your truth: Whenever God challenges us to do something, He never leaves us alone and without help. Not only does He show me and teach me, He is also there to lead me! Jesus came precisely for these reasons. Lost humanity had little hope of knowing God's ways. So God sent His Son, Jesus, to show us, to teach us and also to lead us. Jesus Himself blazed the trail and set the ultimate example of a life of faith and purpose. He is fully qualified to lead us for in Him is the Way, the Truth and the Life!
Life is full of surprises and uncertainty. Which way is the right way? I thank God that all the guesswork can be removed by my decision to walk in His ways. After all, God's ways are far better than my ways; for as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways and thoughts higher than mine (Isa 55:8,9). Truly, there is no better way than God's way!
from One Day At A Time
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