Scripture: Psalm 32:8-11

Why do we need a guide in life?

• We live in a complex and complicated world
• We face all kinds of challenging situations and problems
• We don’t know everything
• We need help and sound advice
• We need a good guide to assist us

Who will guide us?

God, our Heavenly Father, Creator of heaven and earth, the Almighty One who:

• Knows all things: from beginning to the end
• Keeps promises
• Never makes mistakes
• Is faithful

God's Promise

I will instruct you andteach you in the way you should go;

I will counsel you and watch over you (Psalm 32:8)

God's Personal Commitment

I will … – not delegate to an angel or anyone else

How will God guide you? What will He do?

1. He Will INSTRUCT You (v.8)

• About Himself
• His attributes and character (Who He is)
• His ability and sovereignty (What He can do)
• With wisdom and truth
• With discernment to make the right choices

The Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth (John 16:13)

He will help you distinguish between what is:

• Right and wrong
• Good and bad
• True and false
• Truth and error
• Moral and immoral
• Godly and ungodly
• Flesh and Spirit
• Natural and unnatural
• Good and best

2. He Will TEACH You (v.8)

• His Word
• His Way
• His Will

The Holy Spirit (the best teacher) will teach you all things (John 14:25)

Teach you what? “In the way you should go”

• the right way
• the way of obedience that leads to blessings and not regrets

Psa 37:23; Proverbs 3:5-6; 20:24; 12:15; 16:9

3. He Will WATCH OVER You (v.8)

• He will watch over your coming and going
• He will protect and shield you from the enemy’s schemes and attacks

4. He Will WARN you (vv.9-10a)

• Don’t be stubborn, stiffed-necked and hard-headed
• Don’t be proud, wicked and rebellious

The Fruit of Disobedience and Rebellion

"many woes and sorrows"

You will reap terrible and painful consequences.

5. He Will CHALLENGE You (vv.10b-12)

• Trust in Him
• Rejoice in Him
• Sing to Him
• Worship Him

The Fruit of Obedience and Submission

"God's unfailing love (lovingkindness) will surround you"

• He will forgive you and show you mercy
• You will have His peace, joy and blessings

How Long Will He Guide You?

• Isa 58:11 - Always and Continually
• Psa 48:14 - To the End
• Matt 28:20b - To the very end of the age

Psalm 23 reminds us:

1 The Lord is our good and caring shepherd, He makes sure we lack nothing.

2 He makes us lie down in green pastures, He leads us beside quiet waters,

3 He refreshes our soul. He guides us along the right paths for his name’s sake.

4 Even though we walk through the darkest valley, We will fear no evil, for He is with us; His rod and His staff, they comfort us.

5 He prepares a table before us in the presence of our enemies. He anoints our head with oil; our cup overflows.

6 Surely His goodness and love (mercy) will follow us all the days of our life, and We will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

What Must We Do?

• Stop Worrying – about every situation
• Seek God and His counsel– for every situation
• Trust God – in every situation

God's Message and Assurance: HE WILL GUIDE YOU

You don't have to live in fear and uncertainty.

God's Challenge: TRUST HIM COMPLETELY AND WHOLEHEARTEDLY

Trust Him for your miracle and breakthrough.