Friday, 5 January 2024
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path (Psalm 119:105).
The Church of the living God is the pillar and ground of the truth (1 Timothy 3:15). It has systems, structures and principles. Except we understand them, many could live amiss and think they're doing right just because they feel good about their actions. That you feel good or are at peace about something doesn't make it acceptable to God.
The Word of God remains the ultimate guide. What should matter the most to you is what God says about anything. The Spirit of God inside you will always bear witness with His Word as He guides you from within. He said in Isaiah 30:21, ''And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it."
God's Word helps you know what God wants. Remember something that happened in the book of Genesis: Cain chose to bring to God an offering that he decided by himself. But Abel, on the other hand, brought to God an offering in accordance with God's will. He followed God's instructions.
Cain's offering was rejected, while Abel's offering was accepted. This shows how much God cares about how things are done for Him and towards Him. Don't find out late in life that you were living the wrong way or that all you were doing was rejected by God. How can you know that you're pleasing Him or that what you're doing is right? It's through the Scriptures.
The Word of God is clear as to how we must live; it's your perfect guide. The Psalmist said, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" (Psalm 119:105). Recall the words of the Master in John 8:12: "...I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." How do you follow Him?
It's through the Word, by the Word, and in the Word. Follow the Word and you'll not make errors, for those who err, according to the words of Jesus in Matthew 22:29 do so because they don't know the Scriptures: "...Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures."
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank you for your Word that's my sure guide and the Holy Spirit who leads me in your perfect will always. Your Word illuminates my heart to deal wisely in life, enjoy the blessings of righteousness and fulfil my purpose in Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Matthew 5:1-20 & Genesis 12-14
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 7:12-21 & Nehemiah 9