LEARNING DAILY

Psalm 119:105, Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Reading/studying/meditating on God’s Word should be as important to every Believer as it was to the writer of this Psalm. Why? In Don Adkisson’s notes on Psalm 119 he wrote. “Knowing who God is shows us how to behave. The Word should be used personally, practically, and habitually. Let God’s Word be our guide – we must listen, pay attention to it because it is the light we need as we walk through this dark world.” That is sound advice and necessary for each Believer – daily!

“Your Word”. This is not man’s word but Yahweh’s Word (Psalm 119:57); verse 89 of this Psalm states “Your (God’s) Word is settled (unshakeable and stands strong) in heaven”. This Word is not some cosmic energy, or positive vibes, or karma, or something gotten from crystals. It is a real, personal God who communicates with His people through His written Word. Through His Word He gives direction when Believers are unsure of their next step, when they need hope, and clarity when there is confusion and/or doubt.

Pastor Ed Newton wrote in a devotional that this is about being obedient. “Obedience is never about having it all figured out; it is about trusting the One who does. He calls [Believers] to follow Him one step at a time” – that’s faith. “If [Believers]had it all figured out, faith would not be required. “Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” This is about moving forward, one step at a time” (EN).

Each person reading this understands the need to have a source of light to see where you are going when walking or driving in the dark. God’s Word is that light when trying to deal with every uncertainty or trial that comes your way. Because the Believer has placed God’s Word in their heart, he/she faces each situation that comes with confidence and the assurance of God’s guidance by following the teachings and principles found in His Word.

The idea of making thousands of choices each day has been addressed in other pages of this blog. God’s Word will help you in distinguishing between right and wrong. The Believer gains timeless wisdom through being in God’s Word that becomes “light to your path”. It does help you move forward, one step at a time. Every Believer can walk in righteousness and in integrity as their steps align with God’s will. Doing so is the result of daily reading/studying/ meditating on the Word and then being obedient. Doing this is an invitation for God to lead you as you walk each day on the narrow way into His kingdom.

Do not wait for everything to make sense. Just follow the Lord’s guidance. Trust Him and experience the transforming power of God’s love in your life knowing He is with you every step of the way.