“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23.

The safest place to be is in the will of God. The road that we travel may not always be easy, but when God designs the pathway… it is the best laid plan for us. My friends, God is doing something far greater in our lives than we can imagine. When we pray for Him to order our steps and to be used for His glory; He will faithfully answer our prayers! “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23.

We can all attest to the fact that there are circumstances in our lives that have us wondering just when will  the Lord come through with deliverance- well take heart, for you are not alone; can you envision being enslaved and oppressed for seventy years?! Jeremiah 20:11 states: “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you and expected end.” This verse was spoken to the children of Israel when they had been taken captives in Babylonian; God promised to prosper them right during their captivity and He would eventually bring their deliverance,  returning them to their homeland…but after seventy years! This timeline was certainly shocking and not what they wanted to hear-a desire for an immediate solution blinded them from the blessing of prosperity in the midst of the circumstance!

Just like the Israelites, we all want a right now deliverance…and yes, God can step in and deliver instantaneously if that is His will…but many times, God is growing, stretching, and teaching us in the midst of our trials-don’t over look your blessing! He will give us the peace that we need to endure any given circumstance; and if we just hold on, He will deliver us in His own time. “Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Psalm 27:14.

Staying faithful to steadfast prayer, and meditation in the word will help keep us focused on how incredibly blessed we are even in the midst of our trials. We must remember, that we are God’s workmanship, this life that we live is not our own; and wherever God has us, or the circumstances that we are enduring… is just where we are supposed to be at this very moment. “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10.

Are you being tossed and turned in the rafting boats of life? Take courage, this is only for a season…everything moves by the power of God. Romans 8:28 reminds us that “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” The Lord lovingly orders our steps, and we can rest assured that His word is faithful and true… it will all work out for our good and His glory!

The old gospel hymn gives us just the right focus as we travel along the way…

God’s blessings of peace and great mercy be with us all.