In His Steps

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Good Shepherd fresco from the Catacombs of San...Image via Wikipedia"The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way." (Psalm 37:23)
 
There is nothing more satisfying to a believer than to be living in the will of God for his life. And it is good to know that God actually delights in leading us along that way which He is laying out for us. There are numerous Bible verses to this effect. One of the most familiar is "In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths" (Proverbs 3:6).
 
That verse gives us a basic principle for knowing His way. We need to seek His leading in everything! Of course, it may not be an easy path. "For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps" (1 Peter 2:21).
 
Even if the path seems difficult at times, it is a good path, because it honors Him. "He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake" (Psalm 23:3). He is the good Shepherd, and if we lose the way for a time, He can bring us back. As the prophet said: "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).
 
An important check to be sure we are not drifting far off the path is to be sure we don't disobey or question His written Word. "Order my steps in thy word," we should pray each day (Psalm 119:133). Then He promises: "And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left" (Isaiah 30:21).
 
It may not be an audible voice, but we can hear. Jesus promised: "My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me" (John 10:27). Then we can say, as the ancient servant testified: "I being in the way, the LORD led me" (Genesis 24:27). 
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