He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. — Psalm 23:3
Let’s review what this verse DOESN’T say. He doesn’t guide me because I’m a really nice guy. He doesn’t guide me because I’m a real man. He doesn’t guide me because I think I’m spiritual, or because my second grade teacher put stars on my papers.
God guides me for a reason bigger than me, a reason outside of me, a reason that doesn’t depend on me.
I don’t know about you, but I need verses like this one, and also Psalm 25:8 (God instructs sinners in His ways – I qualify), Philippians 1:6 & 2:13 (God is at work in me). I need these verses because I’m not such a good guy, I need a God who is going to work with me even so.
If, like me, you don’t trust your own spirituality, your own commitment to Christ, rejoice that you can count on God’s commitment to you.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.