+DEV+ Which Way, Lord?

Date: November 24, 2009 9:13 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Which Way, Lord?

Which Way, Lord?

“How gracious he will be when you cry for help! . . . Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way, walk in it.’” (Isaiah 30:19, 21)
Scripture Focus: Isaiah 30:19-26

Imagine driving through a strange city at rush hour. You know your destination, but not how to reach it. You try to read the map and then to identify street names as you approach intersections, aware that you are irritating other drivers as you slow down.

Instant to the rescue is the tracking device provided in your rental car. Once you set it up you hear the soothing voice of a competent guide. “Take a right here. Then at the next light take a left.” The jumble of streets is still as confusing, but now you move with confidence.

God provides that kind of guidance. He doesn’t relieve you of the responsibility of making your way through the maze of life, which can be incredibly complex and confusing sometimes, but He promises to be right there beside you.

Though the promise in today’s verse is addressed to Israel, we know that God will not leave His obedient child in doubt. “Turn here,” He whispers to our listening hearts. And we move ahead with confidence.

Insight: Praise God for giving you the direction as you need it through life’s maze. “If the Lord delights in a man’s way, he makes his steps firm.” (Psalm 37:23)

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