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Psalm 25


Reading through Psalm 25 this week, I noticed the exact same Chinese phrase repeated four times in the short 22 verses of this chapter.  The different English translations of that phrase are "Shows" (vv4), "Instructs" (vv8), "Instruct" (vv12) and "Make known" (vv14).  As most of us remember from Alpha, God leads and guides through the 5C's (Circumstantial Signs, Commanding Striptures, Common Sense, Compelling Spirit and Communion of Saints). This chapter focuses not on HOW but on WHO God leads.  The Lord shows, instructs and make known His ways to:

- Those who accepted Him as Lord and Savoir (vv5).
- Those who recognized themselves as sinners in the eyes of the Almighty (vv8).
- The humble (vv9)
- Those who keep the demands of His covenant (vv10).
- Those who fear the Lord and are willing to follow His chosen ways (vv12).
- Those who fear Him and whose eyes are set on the Lord (vv15).

So where do I fit in?  Far too often have I not just prayed for guidance in difficult issues and circumstances that I forgot the important prerequisite for the Lord to lead?  What is my personal relationship with Him at this moment?  Have I kept His commandments and do I focus on Him in humility of my own sinfulness?  God made/created great leaders of those who fear Him and are submissive to His leadership.  He is the perfect leader in any situation.  He will also make great leaders of us if we simply follow humbly with submission to allow His light to shine through.

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters.    (Psalm 23:1-2)


jane