“For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” —

Psalm 48:14

What a wonderful promise from God!

The Bible tells us that our Father has promised to guide the believer unto death. Guide in Hebrew is, nahag, translated… “to drive, lead, guide, conduct.” It is important for those of faith to understand that guide means just that…to guide. It is a gentle way to lead us onto the right path. God would never “force us”— but instead He has promised to lead us through this life. Hoping that we will do the “right thing” and so He would never force us to do the “right thing. ”

I wanted to be clear about the “guide” promise, so I’ve repeated it a couple of different ways. It’s so vital to our purpose and realization of faith in God.

In the Bible, God has never forced anyone to do things. He guides and hopes we listen, obey and pay heed to His gentle nudge.

He didn’t force David to kill Goliath.  David listened and had faith in God and was guided.

He didn’t force Noah to build an Ark. Noah listened, had faith,  obeyed God, and so He was guided.

God never forced Himself on humans. He always gives free choice, and His promises are real and forthcoming to those who embrace them.

Deep abiding faith is electric and powerful. It allows God to use us according to His purpose and will for our lives. He makes things happen, as He guides and leads us.

John 10:11-27 states: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep… My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” We are the sheep and Jesus Christ is the Divine Shepherd who guides us. As we follow Him, He leads us to the green pastures and the still water (Psalm 23)

Today in the uncertainty of our world, with media speaking about unthinkable terrors, including viruses, earthquakes, tornadoes, wars, conflict…isn’t it wonderful as faithful followers that we can RUN to Him and follow Him as He guides and leads?

It is up to us to trust Him (Proverbs 3:5-8) and to look to Him as He continuously guides and leads us unto paths of righteousness. He will bring us through any valley, and never leave or forsake us.

But…we make the choice.

When we trust and know He is God, as we are still and acknowledging His magnificence and Sovereignty (Psalm 46:10) we will be superbly rewarded and our cup will overflow.

The bounty and joy from loving Him and surrendering to Him as He leads and guides us as we embrace His promises is exhilarating! He knows us so well. He knows our heart, thoughts and desires. He promises to deliver on all of His promises. But…he will never force us. That choice He leaves to us.

Making the choice is yours…which way will you go?

“Father God, thank You for Your hands of grace, as you lead, and guide me, through all the roads in my life, and thank You, for Your promises, I shall listen, follow, and acknowledge You, all the days of my life, in Jesus name, Amen.”

Psalms 139:1-6:

“O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether. Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it.”

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