Psalm 128:1-2 "Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. (2) For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee."
The wise man Solomon wrote, "There is a way that seemeth right unto a man,
but the end thereof are the ways of death." (Proverbs 16:25) It's
important to note that there are always at least two ways in which we can
travel through life. There is my way which seems right, but is wrong. And then
there is God's way which is always right. There is a big difference between
that which "seems" right and that which is actually correct. A lot of
things can seem right in the moment of time only to take a turn for the worse.
But we are promised blessings when our way is God's way.
My first thought this morning is what is my motive for wanting to go in God's
way? Do I think life will always be easy if I am in the will of God? Think
about it for a moment. The disciples were in God's will when they were in the
storm on Galilee. They were in God's will when they were beaten for preaching
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Certainly, Jesus was in the will of the Father when
He was nailed to that cross on Calvary's Hill. Jesus promised that in this
world, we shall have tribulation. BUT, He also promised that we can experience
victory because He has already overcome the world. What is the blessing that is
promised when we are walking "in his ways"? I believe that the
greatest blessing is God, Himself! We are blessed to walk in the presence of
the Lord and experience His peace and comfort even in the darkest of times.
There is perfect strength and peace when we are in the presence of our Lord and
Saviour, Jesus Christ. That peace brings gladness and wellness to our souls.
Lord, please bless me with your Holy Presence each day!
When peace like a river, attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well, with my soul
It is well With my soul
It is well, it is well with my soul