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June 15, 2023
I will Guide and Instruct You
Beloved one, do you need guidance or instruction? I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. (Psalms 32:8) God himself, the fountain of infinite wisdom and knowledge, promises to personally instruct and teach his children. And he promises to counsel us with his eye upon us. He is watching over us every second. He never slumbers nor sleeps. And He counsels us step by step, day by day, with His eye constantly watching over our every step.
The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23.1-3) In this, one of the most well-known passages in the Bible, God tells us He cares for us intimately and personally. He leads us. Feeds us, gives us rest in Him. Our good shepherd feeds us and refreshes us in His word – in green pastures. He personally restores our souls when we are weary and drained. He personally leads us in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake – so that we will bring glory to His name. He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. (Isaiah 40:11) Our good Shepherd gathers us in His arms and carries us “in His bosom,” a picture of intimacy and closeness and deep care, and He gently leads us.
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