TODAY’S WORD FOR MONDAY JULY 27, 2015.
GUIDE
One who gives direction.
But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:13.
Because our world is such a complicated place we all need guidance from time to time. We are faced with financial issues, health concerns, relational struggles, and all kinds of challenging situations. We may even be in situations that someone is asking us for advice and we are not sure what to say.
It is seemingly so simple to understand that we need someone who can give us true and wise counsel. But wise counsel is not easy to find. The only One who never guides us the wrong way is God.
In Psalms 32:8-11 we are given a wonderful promise to encourage us when we are in need of His guidance. The source of this promise in Psalms is almighty God. The creator of this earth has all knowledge and power and is the one that makes this promise: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you (verse 8).” God teaches us the way we should go because it is the best way. As God leads us He does so with His eye upon us. He knows everything we are doing every minute.
This is a divine commitment made by God, who never fails to keep His Word. This promise that He has given us is inclusive. It covers everything we need to know to make the right choices in life.
He promises to instruct us with truth. He teaches us when we open up His Word. He provides us with information and Godly instruction that serves to guide us in the daily situation we are facing.
He promises counsel. He watches over us and in so doing we develop a relationship with Him. He provides for us protection wherever we are or whatever we are doing. He shows us the right way even when the choice of paths seems difficult to make.
Most of us have heard the expression, “stubborn as a mule.” God uses the mule in verse 9 as an illustration. We are not to be stubborn as a mule to the point of being unwilling to ask God to guide us. In Verse 10 we are told that when we ignore God’s counsel we will experience trouble and heartache, but if we trust in Him we will be surrounded by God’s unfailing love.
In verse 11 we are reminded that when we follow the Lord’s instructions, we will have a sense of peace, contentment, and joy, even while we are walking through trials and suffering and we will find ourselves rejoicing in the Lord. When you ask the Lord to guide you, you can be assured that He will lead you to the right place.
Our memory verse for this week is found in Hebrews 13:8.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Help me to learn to come to You for guidance for every situation that I face in life. When You teach and counsel me, help me not to be stubborn but open to You and Your Word.
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