5/4/14 Psalms 25:8-10 Good and Upright Is The Lord Who Instructs and Leads You

Psalms 25:8-10 (NAS) 

Good and upright is the LORD; Therefore He instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in justice, And He teaches the humble His way. All the paths of the LORD are lovingkindness and truth to those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.

 

        Psalms 25:8-10 (NLT)

The LORD is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. He leads the humble in what is right, teaching them his way. The LORD leads with unfailing love and faithfulness all those who keep his covenant and obey his decrees.

 
The Lord Jehovah is good and He makes things well. In Him you find the best and the most beautiful things. In His presence you have cheer and ease. He is gracious, joyful, kind, and pleasant.  You find favor, wealth, and pleasure through your knowledge of Him. He bestows His bounty on you because you are precious to Him. He rules with equity. He is just, straight, and upright in His dealings with you.
 
When you were a sinner condemned and going astray, Adonai sent His Son to teach you how to return to Him. He guided you, pointing with His very own finger to the steps you were to take. He caused His word to flow to you and it bent you in the right direction. You repented of your offenses and the Lord purged and purified you. He reconciled you to Himself and pronounced you not guilty.

You are now gentle and humble, realizing that you need the Lord on a daily basis. You, therefore, submit to Him in your weakness. You pay attention and give heed to all that He speaks to you. Under His leading and guidance, you bear witness to Him. You respond by singing, shouting, testifying, and announcing all that He has said and done. Now you know that His verdict against you is favorable, for your penalty has been remitted.

 
Adonai continues to goad you along the way, so that you become accustomed to His teaching and instruction. He wants you to be diligent in developing a skillful and expert mind in the things of God. He wants the course of your life to always be in line with Him.
 
You should frequently find yourself on the path to Adonai's throne; it should be a well- trodden road. You know that you will find goodness, kindness, and mercy at the end. You will stand in awe of the beauty of God and He will show you favor. The Lord God is trustworthy and faithful. His word is true and He is true to His word. You can rely on both.
 
You have learned to observe and preserve the covenant of  the Lord. You made a compact with God and are now in league with Him. Therefore, guard and maintain your relationship and continue to select and choose His ways, obeying Him in all things. Let your testimony and witness always be of the Lord God Almighty. Reiterate what He has said to you and it will continually restore your vision and your call. When you keep God's covenant and abide by His testimonies, you will always stand upright, for you are a prince in Adonai's kingdom.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Originally written 4/1/08)