Devotional - August 1, 2004

No where in Scripture is there more truth than in the book of Psalms. David wrote most of it and no doubt his own roller-coaster life was the pattern used to inspire it.

Most people profess to want to know the Lord's will, and I can't count the number of times I've counseled someone from the word concerning how to know it. But few realize the Bible offers a way to be clear about the will of God in most every situation. How? The way to know it is to understand the way He works prior to seeking what He wants to do.

David said, "Show me your ways, Lord and teach me your paths." I don't think it's an accident that knowing his way should precede knowing his path, or his plans. After all, everything God does is part of His unchangeable purpose that can never be altered. If you don't understand what He plans to do, then how can you expect to know how He's going to do it? Simple, right?

You may be wondering how to know God's way when it sounds more difficult than understanding His will. The way to know His way is to study what He's done in the past (read and study Scripture) against what man did to prompt His action in some cases, and you'll see that knowing God's way is no more difficult than having an understanding of the word of God.

Do you know God's way? There really is no excuse for not knowing God's way because that is an admission you care little about the word of God. You don't have to be a seminary student to understand God's word. In fact, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10 says He will reveal more than we can imagine by His Spirit.

Now you know the truth. Will it set you free?

1 Developed from Read the Bible Thru ( 2 Cr. 30:1-31:21 Rm. 15:1-22 Ps. 25:1-11 Pr. 20:13-15 )
2. Scripture comes from the Holy Bible, New International Version; (c)1978 by New York International Bible Society