Finding Our Way

Most mornings, I am out walking before dawn. Of course,  this means that I am walking in the dark.  Fortunately, I do have the lights of the moon, street lamps,and passing vehicles. Some light is necessary for me to safely find my way. Life is like that, in that we can use some light to find our way.

Psalm 43:3-4 says, “Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling! Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my exceeding joy, and I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.” Following the light that God shows us and seeking His truth leads us into the very presence of God. There, we experience exceeding joy. In His light, we find the right path for our lives.

A Good Memory

One of the things that can get us through hard times is a good memory.  Often, we can look back at successes or previous sources of comfort, which we help us face the current difficulties.

Psalm 42:5-6 says, “Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God.” When we feel troubled, sad, or discouraged, we can remember all God has done for us. He is always faithful to grant us grace when we need it. Remembering God’s power in prior difficulties helps us to trust Him in our current struggles.

Rural Roads

In our part of the country, we have many two lane country roads. It takes a good deal of patience to negotiate these roads. Slow-moving vehicles in the form of horse-drawn carriages and large trucks impede speeding vehicles. Patience is a virtue necessary to smoothly travel our narrow roads.

Luke 8:15 says, “As for that in the good soil, they are those who, hearing the word, hold it fast in an honest and good heart, and bear fruit with patience.” For us to become good soil for God to implant the seeds of wisdom and goodness, we must patiently hold onto His Word with a good heart. We will experience goodness, righteousness, hope, and peace as we patiently hold fast onto His love and truth.

God’s Investments

If we are fortunate enough to invest in certain businesses, we expect certain rates of returns on our investment. We want to see our funds multiply over time and be able to reap some benefits.

God does the same thing with us. He gives us grace and mercy and expects these investments to reap the rewards of thanksgiving, praise, proclaiming the gospel, and bearing fruit for His glory. If we are faithful in these rewards, God will multiply His investments in us.

Psalm 40:5 says, “You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told.” Let God put a new song of His wondrous deeds in your heart today; giving you a new perspective, new attitude, and new hopes. Other people will take note and be drawn to God.

Great Promises

Some promises are too good to be true. “Vote for me and I will help you” is a promise rarely kept to the degree that we want. “This appliance will last forever” is a promise that never is fulfilled. Where can we find promises that we can rely upon? Let’s turn to God’s Word for a moment.

Psalm 37:3-4 says, “Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” God does not promise to give us everything that we want. He does promise to give us what our heart truly desires, the attributes that endure forever, if we will faithfully seek Him with our whole heart. He has never failed to keep a single promise and He will not begin to do so now. We can trust Him fully because He is fully faithful to His promises. Seek to be faithful to God daily, trusting Him fully and doing the good works that He has designed for you to do.