Pastor Delaine's Weekly Wednesday Greeting - March 12
Greetings! I remember an interview of a rich and famous man who was finishing up a successful career. The interviewer asked him the secret behind his success. He thought for a while then responded, “I guess I have just been very lucky.” Is luck what determines how our lives turn out? Is it all just a matter of good fortune? Consider the words of Proverbs 4:26. The author suggests that we do more than just cross our fingers and hope for the best. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Proverbs 4:26 NLT The proverb begins by urging us to mark out a straight path for our feet. The words call on us to give careful thought to the road ahead of us. With careful planning, we are to choose a course in life that is morally smooth and level. Our eyes are to be focused on wise and godly choices that keep us from being distracted and falling into trouble and sin. Next, the proverb calls on us to stay on the safe path. Rather than taking distracting, shallow detours, we are to commit ourselves to the sure and trustworthy course in life that God’s Word recommends. It is the only path that offers true security and blessing. The important thing to notice is that the proverb puts all of the responsibility on us. We must mark out the straight path. We must stay on the safe path. No one has ever lived a godly and meaningful life by being lucky. Only those who are vigilant and choose their path carefully can look back on a life God has prospered. Why not join me in a new commitment to seek God’s straight and safe path every day? Blessings! Delaine |
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