Beloved, following directions, is very important. When you get a new kitchen appliance, a new software, or a new car, it makes sense to follow the manufacturer’s directions. They tell you what you need to know about using their product. When we don’t follow directions, we’ll find ourselves facing obstacles or a crisis. Challenges that may not have occurred if we would’ve followed directions.
We can parallel this with the Word of God. We need to follow our Creator’s instructions. They’re essential for living life full circle, as God planned for us. In Psalm 119 it begins by pointing out that people who follow God’s way are blessed and blameless. But to really understand Psalm 119 I want to make a couple of things a little clearer.
*First, in giving his Word, God informs us, “This is how I created you to live. When you live according to my instructions, you will be blessed.” Now, this doesn’t mean everything will be uncomplicated or effortless, but no matter what the circumstances are —uncomplicated or complicated—your life with God and others will prosper because your objective is to respect and comply with God.
*Second, we must place our focus on the significance of blameless. Blameless doesn’t mean “flawless.” Romans 3:23 tells us everyone sins. Everyone falls short of God’s virtue and flawlessness. But all who are liberated by Christ, the Savior, are proclaimed in right standings (in the proper position) by God.
Beloved, when we place our confidence, in Christ as our Savior, there should be a deep yearning within us that directs us to initiate a replica of Him, in order to live God’s way. In Matthew 5:6 Jesus says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Beloved, as we end this week and head into the weekend if you find yourself with an unsatisfied appetite for rectitude read directions to God’s banquet hall. It’s open and God’s waiting at the table for you with an overflowing buffet of His goodness. Amen? Aaamen. ✝️❤️😊
I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have a satisfying Friday and a terrific weekend everyone. ✝️❤️😊
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