GOD'S DELIGHT

 

Ps. 37:23  The steps of the godly are directed by the LORD.  He delights in every detail of their lives.

     The steps of the godly are directed by the Lord.  The Lord does not watch over those who are not His own.  They do not escape His notice, but they are not taken care of by the Lord.  God lets His children know the way they should go.  He helps them to stay on course.  He is there with them to protect them.  He is there to lead them to where they need to go.  The Lord goes with His children and teaches them how to travel through life. The godly can relax and enjoy the journey because God is in control.  He is always with His children and never abandons them, no matter how confusing or difficult life may be.

     The Lord delights in every detail of the life of the godly.  It gives God great pleasure when His children live godly lives.  He delights in them because He knows that godliness is the only thing that will give His children joy and peace.  He knows that it is the godly who love Him as they should.  He knows that the godly are less likely to fall into sin.  It is the godly who are moved to be light and salt in the world.  It is the godly who have a real compassion for others.  It is the godly who best serve as ambassadors to the world.  It is the godly who are the movers and shakers in the church.  It is the godly who are students of the Word and prayer warriors.  It is the godly who are humbled before Him and confess their sins when they mess up.  It is the godly who have a song to sing and are not afraid to sing it.

     Who are the godly?  It is those who not only know Jesus as their Savior, they know Him as their Lord as well.  It is those who are committed to living life God's way.  It is those who give the Lord the best of their love and do not waver in their devotion to Him.  It is those who will not compromise or neglect their salvation.  It is those who welcome God's influence on their lives and embrace it.  It is those who seek to be a holy people, a people after God's own heart. It is those who will be in heaven with the Lord when they die.