"Shew me thy ways oh Lord, teach me thy paths." People would be much happier and be blessed if they did things God's way. the whole Psalms 25 is showing us that God's way is the only way. The bible also says in Proverbs 14:12, "There is a way that seemth right to man , but the end thereof is the ways of death." Jesus himself said "broad is the way that leadth to destruction and many there be that go in there at because straight is the gate and narrow is the way which leadth unto life and few be that find it." Matthew 7:13-14. Man has always tried to have his own way, but we know from the teaching of the bible that God 's way is the only way to happiness. Man must submit himself to God's way if he expects to be happy and blessed. It is first of all the way of truth . Psalms 25:5, "Lead me in thy truths." The truths of God never change. Jesus said in John 8:32, "You shall know the truth and the shall make you free." Then God's way is the way of obedience. "All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto him that keep his covenant and testimonies." Psalms 25:10.
God's way is the way of peace. "His soul shall dwell at ease." Psalms 25:13. the apostle Paul says, "therefore being justfied by faith, we have peace with God.". Romans 5:11.
God's way is also the way of safety. "Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord for he shall pluck my feet out of the net." Psalms 25:15. Walking in his way, being obedient to his word and following him, means he will take care of our eternal soul.
Finally, the way of God is the way of forgiveness, "Look upon my affliction and forgive my sins." Psalms 25:18. Man needs to be forgiven of his sins. there can be no peace of mind and there cannot be any safety outside of the forgiveness of sin. 1 John 1:9 says, "If we confess out sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins." Having our sins forgiven means that we have salvation. "Lead me in thy truths and teach me for thy are the God of my salvation." Psalms 25:5. God sent his son Jesus Christ to be the saviour of the world, a lamb as the offering for my sin and for your sin. He said himself in John 14:6, " I am the way, the truth and the light, no man cometh unto the father, but by me."
Now let me ask you, have you put your faith and trust in Jesus for your salvation? When you do that, you are beginning to do things God's way. If you let him, he will not only save your soul, but lead your life. Thank you and God Bless. |
