Feb. 20
CONTINUAL GUIDANCE
"The Lord shall guide thee continually" Isa. 58:11
What aileth thee? Hast thou lost thy way? Art thou entangled in a
dark wood, and canst thou not find thy paths? Stand still, and see the
salvation of God. He knows the way, and He will direct thee in it if
thou cry unto Him.
Every day brings its own perplexity. How sweet to feel that the
guidance of the Lord is continual! If we choose our own way, or
consult with flesh and blood, we cast off the Lord's guidance; but if
we abstain from self-will, then He will direct every step of our road,
every hour of the day, and every day of the year, and every year of
our life. If we will but be guided, we shall be guided. If we will
commit our way unto the Lord, He will direct our course so that we
shall not lose ourselves.
But note to whom this promise is made. Read the previous verse: "If
thou draw out thy soul to the hungry." We must feel for others, and
give them, not a few dry crusts, but such things as we ourselves would
wish to receive. If we show a tender care for our fellow-creatures in
the hour of their need, then will the Lord attend to our necessities,
and make Himself our continual Guide. Jesus is the Leader, not of
misers, nor of those who oppress the poor, but of the kind and
tender-hearted. Such persons are pilgrims, who shall never miss their
way.