Who is Guiding You?

“Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established.” (Proverbs 4:26).
If we trust in our own understanding, we will fall into sin. Why is it so easy to do? Because “All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits” (Proverbs 16:2). The devil is a master of compromise and can get us to justify almost any sin. We must take our plans and dreams to the Lord and make sure that they line up with His. At times, it is necessary to toss our plans out the window and start drafting a new plan on a clean slate- only this time we need to step back and let God be the architect. Like David, we should ask God to: “Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day” (Psalms 25:5). “Teach me thy way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.” (Psalms 27:11). The path that is set before us is often treacherous. We cannot see around the bend, and we have no idea what awaits us. Jeremiah recognized that he was not able to direct his own paths. “O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps” (Jeremiah 10:23). While it is important to watch out for danger in the path ahead, I am thankful that we have a Savior who is the best wilderness guide in the universe. He delights in ordering our steps (Psalms 119:133), and He knows all of the danger of the trail ahead. “For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” (Psalms 48:14). Isn’t that comforting? Thank God that He establishes our goings and comings. Are we trusting our Guide or are we putting our faith in our own maps, compasses and abilities? The godly man will trust the Lord our God.