A Life Guided By God

Text: Psalms 37:23, The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delighteth in His way.

Introduction: It is the nature of mankind to think that his destiny is in his own hands. He believes that all he  needs to do is to carefully plan his life, and It will be full and fruitful. Certainly, It is wonderful to have parents who look ahead and make provisions for our future. But, as the Bible says in Jeremiah 10:23, "It is not in man that walketh to direct his steps." God guides the steps of His children who seek His direction. We should always seek divine direction.

I.    BECAUSE GOD SEES ALL

A.       Our vision is limited.

B.       Our perception is limited.

C.       We do not know what may be hiding around  the comer.

James 4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow…

Luke 12:7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth

Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

D.       Our God, who sees everything at once, will guide our lives for us, as well.

II.  BECAUSE GOD KNOWS ALL

A.       When we commit our lives to the Lord and daily seek His divine direction, then we may besure that everything in our pathway is working together for our good

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

1.      Even before something happens, God knows and begins to work it for  good

B.       There will be many things in our life span that we do not understand because our knowledge is limited, but God knows best.

C.       When we are at home with Him in heaven, we will look back  on life.

1.      Then, with perfect knowledge, we will thank Him for everything that has happened to us.

III.BECAUSE GOD HAS ALL POWER

A.       We are creatures and, therefore, very limited in power.

1.      There are powerful forces, both human and demonic, at work against mankind

2.      ‑ ‑ especially against those who are saved, have the mark of God upon them, and have committed our lives to God.

3.      These evil forces would destroy us if we were without the protecting power of God and His promise that He will never leave us or forsake us

Hebrews 13:5 …for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.  

B.        God orders His children's steps, and He always provides where He leads.