John 10:22-28 (KJV)
"22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because YE ARE NOT OF MY SHEEP, as I said unto you. 27 MY SHEEP HEAR my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand."
This morning while reading scripture I was directed to a DEVOTIONAL website that offered the following:
"The most difficult part of hearing God is the fact that it TAKES TIME to learn to discern God's voice -- and it takes a humble heart. Jeremiah 29:12-13 says, "Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart."
We can't make demands on Almighty God. We can't shake our fist at the sky and say, 'all right God, let me hear you.' But we can ask, seek, and knock, and the Bible promises that God will open the door. God will reveal Himself to those who humbly seek Him."
While meditating, it was revealed to me this interesting dichotomy. "Hearing GOD" and "hearing from GOD" can be a confusing thing. There are recorded times in the Bible that an audible sound emanated from Heaven and the people spoken to KNEW they were hearing GOD. The are other times when GOD's presence is so evident that the people know that ONLY GOD could have caused what transpired. When JESUS was asked in John 10:22-42 by the Jewish "leaders" why HE was keeping the mystery from them, HE replied "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me"! People who choose not to hear HIS voice can't follow what they choose not to hear.
For quite a long time in my life I was too busy to hear GOD speaking to me. HE had to SHOUT to get my attention! The television was constantly on at my house, or I had the radio/tape player/CD player on in my vehicle, or some other noise to prevent me from hearing a "still, small voice" (1 Kings 19:11-13). Seven years ago this Wednesday morning, GOD let me know that things were not as important as I might have thought. When control over what words you say and your ability to walk are removed, your perspective on life is forever changed. I have learned since to listen.........not only to people differently, but to GOD in a whole new way.
I am one of HIS sheep, and I want everyone to know that HE is speaking to me, that I know HIS voice, and I am following HIM. The path I follow may not make sense to the world, much as it didn't to the Jewish leaders in JESUS' time, but it is my goal to follow HIS lead wherever HE may direct me. It is my desire to be so sensitive to HIS leadership that all HE has to express is "A HOLY GRUNT", and I will listen to HIM!!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Sunday, July 6, 2014
"ETERNAL THINGS!"
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 (NASB)
"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are NOT SEEN are eternal."
It has been said many times "If you didn't see it with your own "EYES" or hear it with your own ears, don't think it with your small mind and spread it with your big mouth"! We put a lot of emphasis on an eye-witness account of what was seen. People frequently are convicted or acquitted of crimes based on an eye-witness version of the truth.
But what we "SEE" is not always what is truly happening. When we observe something (usually good) out-of-the-ordinary occurring, we like to claim it is a miracle. The "momentary, light affliction" (usually not so good) we have to sometimes endure may be just as miraculous! GOD can use what man intends for harm to glorify HIS name!
The "eternal weight of glory far beyond ALL comparison" may not be seen right now. We should be confident that the "ETERNAL THINGS" are not visible. JESUS instructs us in Matthew 6:20 to lay up treasures in Heaven. 1 Corinthians 2:9 tells us that "eyes have seen, nor ear heard, nor heart imagined" all of what is awaiting us in Heaven. Every cup of water given in the spirit of HIS service will be remembered. The things we don't see are the real things that make an impact.
There are a lot of "temporal" things that we like to relish in our lives. Sports championships, awards from work, houses, automobiles, money, and all kinds of possessions will become "wood, hay, and stubble"! The only matter that will stand the fire will be "ETERNAL THINGS" that we cannot see. The unseen things are the "ETERNAL THINGS"!!
"Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison, while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen; for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are NOT SEEN are eternal."
It has been said many times "If you didn't see it with your own "EYES" or hear it with your own ears, don't think it with your small mind and spread it with your big mouth"! We put a lot of emphasis on an eye-witness account of what was seen. People frequently are convicted or acquitted of crimes based on an eye-witness version of the truth.
But what we "SEE" is not always what is truly happening. When we observe something (usually good) out-of-the-ordinary occurring, we like to claim it is a miracle. The "momentary, light affliction" (usually not so good) we have to sometimes endure may be just as miraculous! GOD can use what man intends for harm to glorify HIS name!
The "eternal weight of glory far beyond ALL comparison" may not be seen right now. We should be confident that the "ETERNAL THINGS" are not visible. JESUS instructs us in Matthew 6:20 to lay up treasures in Heaven. 1 Corinthians 2:9 tells us that "eyes have seen, nor ear heard, nor heart imagined" all of what is awaiting us in Heaven. Every cup of water given in the spirit of HIS service will be remembered. The things we don't see are the real things that make an impact.
There are a lot of "temporal" things that we like to relish in our lives. Sports championships, awards from work, houses, automobiles, money, and all kinds of possessions will become "wood, hay, and stubble"! The only matter that will stand the fire will be "ETERNAL THINGS" that we cannot see. The unseen things are the "ETERNAL THINGS"!!
Saturday, July 5, 2014
"UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT!"
Mark 4:35-41 (ESV)
"35 On that day, when evening had come, HE said to them, "Let us go across to the other side."
36 And leaving the crowd, they took HIM with them in the boat, just as HE was. And other boats were with HIM.
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling.
38 But HE was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke HIM and said to HIM, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?"
39 And HE awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 HE said to them, "WHY ARE YOU SO AFRAID? HAVE YOU STILL NO FAITH?"
41 And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "WHO then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey HIM?"
There are many times from my childhood I remember being frightened by something I was instructed to do. Looking back, I now know that my mother, or other adult, loved me far too much to ever lead me into danger. Yet I allowed the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" dominate my mind and emotions.
I must admit, there are still times when I feel like the child I once was who is being scolded for not learning from the lessons I have been exposed to. I know Hebrews 11:6 says "And without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please HIM, for whoever would draw near to GOD must believe that HE exists and that HE rewards those who seek HIM." GOD has proven HIMSELF to me over and over again, and still I let the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" cloud my thinking. When will I ever learn?
JESUS CHRIST had to gently rebuke HIS disciples for letting the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" bring fear into their lives. It wasn't a coincidence the storm happened at this point in history! JESUS came to fulfill GOD's plan. In modern layman terms JESUS said 'Quit worrying. I've got this'! FAITH? The disciples were fighting for their lives, yet JESUS was taking a nap! Had I been a disciple, that boat ride would have been one that I made sure I told everyone I came in contact with about.
GOD has brought me through many perceived dangers in my life. The "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" can, does, and will, dominate my thoughts, if I allow it to. I am no better than the disciples on this evening. JESUS said in John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them BE AFRAID". I pray I will not allow the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" cloud my thinking, but that I will remember that JESUS is onboard with me!!
"35 On that day, when evening had come, HE said to them, "Let us go across to the other side."
36 And leaving the crowd, they took HIM with them in the boat, just as HE was. And other boats were with HIM.
37 And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling.
38 But HE was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke HIM and said to HIM, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?"
39 And HE awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, "Peace! Be still!" And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
40 HE said to them, "WHY ARE YOU SO AFRAID? HAVE YOU STILL NO FAITH?"
41 And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, "WHO then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey HIM?"
There are many times from my childhood I remember being frightened by something I was instructed to do. Looking back, I now know that my mother, or other adult, loved me far too much to ever lead me into danger. Yet I allowed the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" dominate my mind and emotions.
I must admit, there are still times when I feel like the child I once was who is being scolded for not learning from the lessons I have been exposed to. I know Hebrews 11:6 says "And without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please HIM, for whoever would draw near to GOD must believe that HE exists and that HE rewards those who seek HIM." GOD has proven HIMSELF to me over and over again, and still I let the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" cloud my thinking. When will I ever learn?
JESUS CHRIST had to gently rebuke HIS disciples for letting the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" bring fear into their lives. It wasn't a coincidence the storm happened at this point in history! JESUS came to fulfill GOD's plan. In modern layman terms JESUS said 'Quit worrying. I've got this'! FAITH? The disciples were fighting for their lives, yet JESUS was taking a nap! Had I been a disciple, that boat ride would have been one that I made sure I told everyone I came in contact with about.
GOD has brought me through many perceived dangers in my life. The "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" can, does, and will, dominate my thoughts, if I allow it to. I am no better than the disciples on this evening. JESUS said in John 14:27 "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them BE AFRAID". I pray I will not allow the "UNCERTAINTY OF THE MOMENT" cloud my thinking, but that I will remember that JESUS is onboard with me!!
Friday, July 4, 2014
A shining "LIGHT"!
John 1:1-5 (KJV)
"1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the LIGHT of men. 5 And the LIGHT shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
Lying in bed this morning, I was just meditating about the sun coming up making the plants in the garden to grow. Of course, there must be water (usually rain) applied to those plants for them to survive. I am no horticulturist, but I have been told that plants do their growing at night, out of the sunlight. But they have to be exposed to the sun light to flourish.
Likewise, humans have to be exposed to SONLIGHT to flourish. Without the affects of the light of JESUS CHRIST, the world would be "without form, and void" (Genesis 1:2). Creation is a reflection of the Love of GOD, including mankind, both believers and non-believers. Just because there are non-believers does not signify these people are mean spirited or hateful. But since GOD is love and they do not have an exposure to GOD, or HIS SON mentioned in John 1:1-5, "the darkness" cannot comprehend HIS LIGHT. We have to realize that there will always be darkness. GOD created the Light to shine in the darkness (John 1:5).
A lot of people mistakenly have the impression that people who have been exposed to the "LIGHT" have been charged with making sure the darkness is identified and castigated. But JESUS said in John 16:7-9 that "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter (HOLY SPIRIT) will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove (convict) the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me".
Just like the plants I began this discussion about, the harvest will come one of these days. The plants, and the fruit they produce, will be harvested. The weeds and "tares" will be left in the darkness as waste. Rev. Billy Graham said it quite well when he said "It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict, GOD's job to judge and my job to love!" I am called to love JESUS and others, and let the Holy Spirit handle HIS job! A "LIGHT" isn't required to do anything but shine in darkness. I just need to make sure I shine for HIM!
"1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life; and the life was the LIGHT of men. 5 And the LIGHT shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
Lying in bed this morning, I was just meditating about the sun coming up making the plants in the garden to grow. Of course, there must be water (usually rain) applied to those plants for them to survive. I am no horticulturist, but I have been told that plants do their growing at night, out of the sunlight. But they have to be exposed to the sun light to flourish.
Likewise, humans have to be exposed to SONLIGHT to flourish. Without the affects of the light of JESUS CHRIST, the world would be "without form, and void" (Genesis 1:2). Creation is a reflection of the Love of GOD, including mankind, both believers and non-believers. Just because there are non-believers does not signify these people are mean spirited or hateful. But since GOD is love and they do not have an exposure to GOD, or HIS SON mentioned in John 1:1-5, "the darkness" cannot comprehend HIS LIGHT. We have to realize that there will always be darkness. GOD created the Light to shine in the darkness (John 1:5).
A lot of people mistakenly have the impression that people who have been exposed to the "LIGHT" have been charged with making sure the darkness is identified and castigated. But JESUS said in John 16:7-9 that "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter (HOLY SPIRIT) will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove (convict) the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me".
Just like the plants I began this discussion about, the harvest will come one of these days. The plants, and the fruit they produce, will be harvested. The weeds and "tares" will be left in the darkness as waste. Rev. Billy Graham said it quite well when he said "It is the Holy Spirit's job to convict, GOD's job to judge and my job to love!" I am called to love JESUS and others, and let the Holy Spirit handle HIS job! A "LIGHT" isn't required to do anything but shine in darkness. I just need to make sure I shine for HIM!
Thursday, July 3, 2014
"ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE!"
1 Chronicles 16:34 (GNV)
"34 Praise the Lord, for HE is good, for HIS mercy endureth forever."
Early in the morning I usually awake to go to the restroom. Most mornings I go right back to sleep with no problem. This morning GOD kept this phrase on my mind, "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE"! I wrote it down to make sure I didn't forget it. But when I awoke again this morning, the same thing was on my mind.
The enemy can keep our MINDS so busy thinking on him and our difficulties that we neglect to worship the ONE true living GOD! It reminds me of when I was around five years old. I had a nightmare that someone was breaking into our home. I cried out to my mother that I was afraid. She told me to come get in bed with her. I did and everything was fine. The nightmare still happened, but the fear dicipated as soon as I was allowed to seek the safety of my caregiver.
JESUS CHRIST came to earth to sacrifice HIMSELF as our caregiver. HE freely gave of HIMSELF so I could have peace and security that is unexplainable. Undeservedly, HE also has given me a beautiful, caring wife, two Godly sons with wives who love HIM, and land to live in where I can worship HIM freely, miraculously restored my health like few others, two vehicles, a home to live in, and MANY, MANY other blessings that are too numerous to list on a blog!
How can I allow my mind to consider the minor bumps in my road when there is such beautiful scenery around me? The "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" in a choice we have to make. I choose to be positive and have an "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE"! Each day we must choose to focus on the enemy and his turmoil, or we can have an "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" and Praise the LORD for all HIS goodness!
"34 Praise the Lord, for HE is good, for HIS mercy endureth forever."
Early in the morning I usually awake to go to the restroom. Most mornings I go right back to sleep with no problem. This morning GOD kept this phrase on my mind, "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE"! I wrote it down to make sure I didn't forget it. But when I awoke again this morning, the same thing was on my mind.
The enemy can keep our MINDS so busy thinking on him and our difficulties that we neglect to worship the ONE true living GOD! It reminds me of when I was around five years old. I had a nightmare that someone was breaking into our home. I cried out to my mother that I was afraid. She told me to come get in bed with her. I did and everything was fine. The nightmare still happened, but the fear dicipated as soon as I was allowed to seek the safety of my caregiver.
JESUS CHRIST came to earth to sacrifice HIMSELF as our caregiver. HE freely gave of HIMSELF so I could have peace and security that is unexplainable. Undeservedly, HE also has given me a beautiful, caring wife, two Godly sons with wives who love HIM, and land to live in where I can worship HIM freely, miraculously restored my health like few others, two vehicles, a home to live in, and MANY, MANY other blessings that are too numerous to list on a blog!
How can I allow my mind to consider the minor bumps in my road when there is such beautiful scenery around me? The "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" in a choice we have to make. I choose to be positive and have an "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE"! Each day we must choose to focus on the enemy and his turmoil, or we can have an "ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" and Praise the LORD for all HIS goodness!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
"MANY BELIEVED!"
John 10:22-42 (KJV)
"22 And it was at Jerusalem the feast of the dedication, and it was winter. 23 And Jesus walked in the temple in Solomon’s porch. 24 Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly. 25 Jesus answered them, I told you, and ye believed not: the works that I do in my Father’s name, they bear witness of me. 26 But ye believe not, because ye are not of my sheep, as I said unto you. 27 My sheep HEAR MY VOICE, and I KNOW THEM AND THEY FOLLOW ME: 28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. 29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and my Father are one. 31 Then THE JEWS took up stones again to stone him. 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? 33 The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God. 34 Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods? 35 If he called them gods, unto whom the word of God came, and the scripture cannot be broken; 36 Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God? 37 If I do not the works of my Father, believe me not. 38 But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him. 39 Therefore they sought again to take him: BUT HE ESCAPED OUT OF THEIR HAND, 40 And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. 41 And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. 42 And "MANY BELIEVED" on him there."
Many times I have read this verse, and many times it has spoken to me. JESUS CHRIST physically walked on earth for slightly more than thirty years. HE had many, some say a multitude of followers, yet was crucified because there was no other redemption for sin. It was LOVE that caused JESUS to pay for my sins, and the sins for all mankind.
The JEWS wanted to kill JESUS multiple times, and again in John 10. But in John 10:39 it is recorded "but HE escaped out of their hand"! JESUS could not be taken, but HE did surrender! HIS surrendering had everything to do with GOD's timing! All creation is subject to HIS timing and HE has displayed this many times. The children of Israel didn't just happen to be on the banks of the Red Sea.......right before the Egyptians were swallowed by the waters. The Apostle Paul wasn't by chance near Damascus when GOD blinded him. Damascus was where Ananias lived and it was Ananias who was used to restore Saul's sight.
You may be experiencing a Red Sea moment, or a Damascus road moment, but GOD is still GOD and HE has not lost any of HIS power! HIS timing had to be complied with when JESUS escaped the Jewish leaders, and when JESUS surrendered to the solders. And so it is with us. We may have to face difficulty so GOD can work a miracle in our lives.
John 10:42 is an important verse that many overlook. "MANY BELIEVED" on HIM there says that GOD can, and does, use difficult situations to display HIS glory in our lives. Although we may not understand , or enjoy, our "Red Sea Moment", as long as "MANY BELIEVE" it will be worth it as we are serving HIM!
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
"A PLAIN PATH!"
Psalms 27:7-14 (KJV)
"7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: HAVE MERCY also upon me, and answer me. 8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. 9 HIDE NOT THY FACE FAR FROM ME; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in "A PLAIN PATH," because of mine enemies. 12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. 13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 WAIT ON THE LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: WAIT, I SAY, on the LORD."
The direction we take with our lives is not given the forethought it should require. We get to a crossroad in our life and we think we need to make a decision quickly to avoid an interruption of how things are going. The sad part is, most of us are in a "fast-lane" mentality and we don't slow our lives down long enough to see the blessings we may be missing out on?
King David was "a man after God's own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14), King David had many victories in his life. But he also had his moments of failing to follow The LORD with his actions. In verse 11 above, David implores The LORD to "teach me thy way" and to "lead me in "A PLAIN PATH". The 1599 Geneva Bible translates these three words to be "a RIGHT path". David knew the consequences of missing the will of GOD, and even though the alternatives appeared to be the easiest way out of his difficulty, he wanted to make sure that he was on the RIGHT path. King David wanted to make sure he was on "A PLAIN PATH" for The LORD.
There is nothing as fulfilling as knowing you and The LORD are walking hand in hand. Verse 9 above King David requests The LORD to "hide not thy face far from me" and to "leave me not"! There were those who tried to get David to get ahead of GOD's plan (1 Samuel 24:11), but David waited on GOD's timing and was blessed beyond measure for it. King David knew that if he waited on "A PLAIN PATH" from The LORD that it would be far better than a path he forged for himself.
The journey we wind up taking in our lives can be like a driver in rush hour traffic in a major city. Everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere so they can remain being in a hurry! We try to get on an expressway so we can sit in a traffic jam for hours! GOD's word is full of instructions to "wait on The LORD"! We cannot go wrong if we listen to The LORD and follow "A PLAIN PATH" directed by HIM.
"7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: HAVE MERCY also upon me, and answer me. 8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. 9 HIDE NOT THY FACE FAR FROM ME; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in "A PLAIN PATH," because of mine enemies. 12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. 13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. 14 WAIT ON THE LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: WAIT, I SAY, on the LORD."
The direction we take with our lives is not given the forethought it should require. We get to a crossroad in our life and we think we need to make a decision quickly to avoid an interruption of how things are going. The sad part is, most of us are in a "fast-lane" mentality and we don't slow our lives down long enough to see the blessings we may be missing out on?
King David was "a man after God's own heart" (1 Samuel 13:14), King David had many victories in his life. But he also had his moments of failing to follow The LORD with his actions. In verse 11 above, David implores The LORD to "teach me thy way" and to "lead me in "A PLAIN PATH". The 1599 Geneva Bible translates these three words to be "a RIGHT path". David knew the consequences of missing the will of GOD, and even though the alternatives appeared to be the easiest way out of his difficulty, he wanted to make sure that he was on the RIGHT path. King David wanted to make sure he was on "A PLAIN PATH" for The LORD.
There is nothing as fulfilling as knowing you and The LORD are walking hand in hand. Verse 9 above King David requests The LORD to "hide not thy face far from me" and to "leave me not"! There were those who tried to get David to get ahead of GOD's plan (1 Samuel 24:11), but David waited on GOD's timing and was blessed beyond measure for it. King David knew that if he waited on "A PLAIN PATH" from The LORD that it would be far better than a path he forged for himself.
The journey we wind up taking in our lives can be like a driver in rush hour traffic in a major city. Everyone is in a hurry to get somewhere so they can remain being in a hurry! We try to get on an expressway so we can sit in a traffic jam for hours! GOD's word is full of instructions to "wait on The LORD"! We cannot go wrong if we listen to The LORD and follow "A PLAIN PATH" directed by HIM.
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