Continual Guidance

Continual Guidance, February 20
Author: Charles H. Spurgeon From the book: Faith's Checkbook

"The Lord shall guide thee continually." - Isaiah 58:11

WHAT aileth thee? Hast thou lost thy way? Art thou entangled in a dark wood, and canst thou not find thy paths? Stand still, and see the salvation of God. He knows the way, and He will direct thee in it if thou cry unto Him.

Every day brings its own perplexity. How sweet to feel that the guidance of the Lord is continual! If we choose our own way or consult with flesh and blood, we cast off the Lord's guidance; but if we abstain from self-will, then He will direct every step of our road, every hour of the day, and every day of the year, and every year of our life. If we will commit our way unto the Lord, He will direct our course so that we shall not lose ourselves.

But note to whom those promise is made. Read the previous verse: "If thou draw out thy soul to the hungry." We must feel for others and give them, not a few dry crusts, but such things as we ourselves would wish to receive. If we show a tender care for our fellow-creatures in the hour of their need, then will the Lord attend to our necessities and make Himself our continual Guide. Jesus is the Leader not of misers, nor of those who oppress the poor, but of this kind and tenderhearted. Such persons are pilgrims, who shall never miss their way.

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If there is something I am really truly learning by going through this book - its that God is glorified in all aspects of our lives, no matter what. When we screw up, when we do well, when we struggle, when we prosper - God still gets glory. The grace of the Lord is bigger then what most of us can even comprehend. Let us give God glory for His grace, for His sovereignty, for the fact that He will be glorified and we can trust that throughout our days, throughout our lives - He will guide us day in and day out. That we can rest in Him, knowing that He will not lead us astray! What an amazing Father we have. Agape.

"56. Resolved, never to give over, nor in the least to slacken, my fight with my corruptions, however unsuccessful I may be." - Jonathan Edwards, 70 Resolutions.