DECEMBER 10, 2012
Which
Way?
Read: Hosea 14
The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous
walk in them. —Hosea 14:9
Asking
directions is not my favorite thing to do. I always feel that
if I stay at it
long enough I’ll eventually find my way. My wife, Martie,
on the other hand, is
always quick to ask directions and incredulous
about my unwillingness to admit
that I don’t have a clue about where
I’m going. In the end, she is the wiser
one. She gets to her destination
quickly and without angst while I end up
getting lost.
Thinking
that we are smart enough to navigate life on our own goes
contrary to the
warning of scripture that tells us, “There is a way that
seems right to a man,
but its end is the way of death” (Prov. 16:25).
When we are at a fork in the
road, we need to stop and consult the
ways of the Lord, “for the ways of
the Lord are right”
(Hos. 14:9).
Life
is a directional enterprise. It’s vitally important to know how to
successfully
direct our lives toward blessed and peaceful relationships,
meaningful acts of
love and service, a fulfilling experience with God,
and a host of other vitally
important destinations.
Asking
God for directions isn’t just a good idea—it’s critical. “Trust in
the Lord with all your heart . . . and
He shall direct your paths”
(Prov. 3:5-6).
Lord, I surrender my stubborn tendency to do life on
my own terms. Teach me that my “want to’s” lead to
dead-end streets and that Your wisdom will keep me
on the road to all that is good and fruitful. Amen.
Ask God for directions because He knows the way.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2012
