Oh Friends, that rather persistent heat wave thankfully seems to be over now. ‘Praise the Lord!’ By the time most of you read yesterday’s Bit, showers of blessings were raining down on us from heaven, and though the day was still muggy, it wasn’t as hot as the previous ones. And you wouldn’t believe how cool it is outside now (3.30 a.m), at least 7 or 8 degrees cooler than last night. I guess between the weatherman, praying for his forecast to come through, and we regular people, praying for some respite from the heat, our prayers were finally answered. And I’m sure that many people who aren’t in the habit of praying, did plead this past week with heaven for help with the heat. Isn’t it amazing how quickly and plentifully we can turn to God in abnormal times, but steadfastly ignore Him at others? It’s certainly the bane of our existence; like the fair-weather friends that exist so much today, only know you in good times, then vanish in bad ones. Unfortunately, it’s a price we all have to pay with the widespread trend of insincerity currently floating through our society. And though those disappointments will hurt, the true believer doesn’t need to worry too much because as Bruh David truly proclaims in our Bit: ‘The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.’ And that’s an undeniable fact my brethren! The true believer’s earthly journey is indeed established, guided and directed by the Lord God Jehovah. This happens when we receive Christ as our Saviour and surrender our lives and our will to the Lord and set our hearts to obediently follow His leading. But note Friends, we first have to surrender our all to His guidance, otherwise He can’t lead and guide us safely. Bruh David acknowledges that when he pleads with a hopeful heart: ‘O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments.’ (Ps.119:5-6) When that happens, then we can surely say; ‘and he delighteth in his way.’ It’s only normal to be happy when others do as we desire. And though, because of our innate sinful nature, we oftimes encourage, promote or reward evil, the Lord only takes pleasure in goodness. That’s why Hannah, in her song on the birth of Samuel late in her life, when she was long considered barren, could joyously claim: ‘He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.’ (1 Sam.2:9) Yes Friends, remember it’s ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.’ (Zech.4:6) Oh my people, it’s such a joyful pleasure to walk in the Lord’s way! Why? Because when we walk in tandem with Him, He guides and protects us like no one else can. Bruh David said it. ‘Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand.’ ‘Glory Hallelujah!’ And if anybody should know a thing or two about the workings of the Most High God Jehovah, it’s Bruh David. And he attests to his proclamation by declaring; ‘I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings (steps). And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.’ (Ps.40:1-3). Oh Friends, Bruh David was no saint, but he tried his best to walk in the Lord’s statutes, and the Lord lifted him up while beating down his many enemies. Bruh David found such favour with the Lord through his earnest desire to walk with Him, that the Lord made him a descendant of His Son Jesus when He came to earth. My Friends, one couldn’t ask for a greater honour than that. And the Lord will surely do the same for you and me, crown us with glory, if we sincerely try to follow His commandments and do His will. Cousin Sol was another man who saw, felt and acknowledged the goodness of our God, so he also could say with great faith and assurance: ‘For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief (stumble into calamity).’ (Prov.24:16) Yes my people, if we’re being guided by the Lord on our earthly journey, then there’s no need to fear what life or man can do to us, because we have the faithful promises of our eternal, omnipotent God that He will lead and guide us safely, then receive us in glory. What more can we ask eh? In conclusion Friends, I implore us all to take these words of the psalmist to heart: ‘O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard. Which holdeth our soul in life (among the living), and suffereth not our feet to be moved (slip).’ (Ps.66:8-9) It will certainly serve us all in good stead. Much LOVE!…to walk with God…is to walk safely and unafraid…
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