In review of Psalm 37:23-24 it says, “The steps of good men are directed by the Lord. He delights in each step they take. If they fall, it isn’t fatal, for the Lord holds them with his hand.” (TLB)
I too can be one in whom God delights, when I follow, trust and work towards doing his will. When I do this, God will watch over me and help me make firm every step I take. For God will direct me and my way, but only when I seek his advice.
There are some things in my career that look like they may become a dead end. Right now it may even look dark, I may feel defeated, and God’s will may seem like just a mystery to me. However, God promises that one day I’m going to see, in the light of eternity, how it all fits together for His plan. Until then, there are three things I need to be conscious of as I seek God’s will, that will help me trust in him more.
First I shouldn’t be fatalistic. The idea of fatalism, that everything that happens is God’s will, could lead to self-pity. It could cause me to blame God for everything bad rather than accepting responsibility when it was myself for causing the problem. Also fatalism can lead to passivity, making me think I’m waiting on God to bring what I want. However, I’m sure that God’s saying, “I gave you a brain! I gave you two feet! Get out and do something about it!”
Secondly I shouldn’t be frustrated. If I try to figure out everything in my life, I’ll only end up frustrated. There will be times when I’ll do what I think is God’s will, and it’s going to fail. There will be times when there are no immediate answers. When this happens I just keep trusting God, knowing that he’s working on my character through all of my circumstances and that he has good plans for me.
Lastly I shouldn’t be fearful. The root problem of fear is doubting God’s love. I’m reminded, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear” (1 John 4:18 NASB). I will always get into trouble when I doubt God’s love, because when I don’t trust him, I won’t obey him.
Psalm 37:23-24 reminds me, “The steps of a man are established by the LORD . . . When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, because the LORD is the One who holds his hand” (NASB).
God’s will is an expression of his love. When I don’t understand what God is doing, I need to have patience. God knows what’s best for me. And while I can’t see the end result, he can. God’s path may be a path of pain, but all those delays, difficulties, and problems are building character into my life.
In summary, the steps of good men are directed by the Lord and he delights in each step, holding them with his hand if they fall. I can be one in whom God delights when I follow, trust and work toward doing his will. If I do, he will watch over and help me. I only need to seek his advice. There will be times when I feel like I'm hitting a dead end or what God wants for me is a mystery. God promises that one day I'm going to see how it all fits together for his plan. There are three things to be conscious of as I seek his will. First don't be fatalistic or to blame God instead of accepting responsibility when it was myself who caused a problem, or even just waiting for God to do something before I take action. I should also not become frustrated, which is what happens when I try to figure out everything on my own. I just need to keep trusting God, knowing that what he's working on is my character. He has good plans for me. Lastly I shouldn't be fearful for when I don't trust him, I won't obey him. I just need to have patience, as God knows what is best for me. All the delays, difficulties and problems are building character into my life.
I’m seeing that in the not too distant future that my job, as it is today, will not be there. Changes are coming, and I’m not sure where I’ll end up in them. Right now there are frustrations, expectations and frustrations that are taking place in my role. Today’s devotion is reminding me to put my trust in him and to seek his will for my next step. God has promised that everything that happens is part of building my character and usefulness for him. So don’t be fatalistic, frustrated or fearful, but trust in him.
Father I pray for what I’ve reviewed this morning to become part of my thoughts, thinking and actions. I ask you to have your Spirit remind me these things throughout the day. I also ask for wisdom and guidance for my day, my work, my leadership and my interactions with others. I also pray for safety from the corona virus for my family, friends and co-workers. I ask these things through your Son Jesus name, Amen.
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