Psalm 37: 23 - Order My Steps O Lord

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Exposition

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delights in his way – A baby’s first steps are always a joy to behold by the family. Parents sometimes have to hold a toddler’s hands to support and balance before those first steps are made. Eventually, the baby walks unaided by anyone.

As parents hold the hands of little children, so also God holds the hands of His children as they navigate their way through life. Unlike parents who no longer need to hold the hand of a child, God wants to hold our hands forever if He is allowed to.

You’ll understand that God is Almighty and He knows the end from the beginning and the beginning from the end. God has a plan for you, so it makes sense to follow the Master Planner. Just as you know the potential in your children, so the Lord knows your potential too. You support your children in every possible way, so the Lord wants to support you too. He orders our steps through His word – the Bible and He speaks to us directly too. Isaiah 30:21 says 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.

It is beneficial if you allow God to order your steps for He is delighted when you obey Him. Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me”.  Psalm 1:6 tells us that for the LORD watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.  If you have been doing your thing and snatched away your hand from the Master’s hands, retrace your steps to where you left Him, the Almighty is waiting for you.

Prayer

Help me Father to study your word. As You speak to me help me to be sensitive.  I want to be an obedient child. I ask that You go the extra mile to keep me in check for my own good. I pray I will be a delight to You all the days of my life in Jesus name.  May I never follow the path of destruction in Jesus name. Amen

Bible Reading in a Year

Old Testament - Genesis 7, Genesis 8, Genesis 9:1-17

New Testament - Matthew 4:1-22

Psalms & Proverbs - Proverbs 1:1-7

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2 Corinthians 1:20 - God's Promises Are Sure

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Exposition

For all the promises of God in him – The Almighty God has made lots of promises to all of mankind. These promises are found in the written word – the Bible which is why one must make a conscious effort to study the Bible every day.  You will need to study the Bible so as to be able to appropriate these promises to yourself.

Please note that as this verse tells us, the promises are made through Jesus Christ. This means that without accepting Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, the promises can’t work for you. Some of these promises are that God has promised to be your God and you will be showered with His love, God has promised to be available and present in your life.

God has promised to pardon your sins if you confess and repent of your sins. He has promised to cleanse you and protect you. He has promised to provide all your needs and give you His Spirit. God also says that everything that happens to you will work out for your good. What an awesome God!!

Yes and in Him Amen - This continues to affirm that the promises are affirmed in Jesus as Revelation 3: 14 calls Jesus, the ‘Amen’.

They are yes because it is certain that they will be fulfilled. Numbers 23:19 says that God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has He said, and will He not do? or has He spoken, and will He not make it good? This verse speaks for itself. Whatever God promises always happens. Amen means true, faithful and certain. May you receive the promises in Jesus name, Amen

to the glory of God through us – When you hold on to the promises of God and you receive them, God is glorified. When you take the step of faith and you preach the gospel, God is also glorified.

Prayer

In this New Year, I ask that You help me to search for your promises to me by studying my bible every day. I say thank you, Lord for all your promises to me. I thank You for those that have come to pass. Let those that are outstanding come to pass speedily in Jesus name. Amen.

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Bible Reading in a Year

Old Testament	New Testament	Psalms & Proverbs

Genesis 1, Genesis 2:1-17

Matthew 1:1-25

Psalm 1:1-6