verse of the day

Wednesday 13 December 2023

We do not know. ( Psalm 37 v 23 )

Proverbs 20 v24 reads,  'A man's steps are of the Lord, How then can a man understand his own way?' Charles Bridges has much to on this verse,which is very profitable..His opening statement declares,' God's uncontrollable power and sovereignty; man's absolute dependence and helplessness- let these be foundation principles'.We don't hear much about fortune tellers these days,yes crystal balls are not in vogue these days,likewise liver has really fallen out of fashion.But people still use astrology to see what the future holds for them,there may be other things people try to tell their future.All things would be condemned by God,as  futile ,pointless,but people still have a great appetite and desire to know whats round the bend.But the Christian looks to God and by faith they follow Him,for they know that the way of man is not in himself (Jeremiah 10 v23).Like Abraham who responded to God's call,he left all to go to that place that God had prepared for him,although he did not know where he was going (Hebrews 11 v 8).  What do we know?yes we do know a lot of things,but the word of God tells us,not to boast about tomorrow, for we do not know what a day will bring forth,(Proverb 27 v1).Charles Bridges wrote the following, ''Often do I look back amazed at the strangeness of my course,so contrary to my way. But it is enough  for me,that all is in Thine hands; that my steps are ordered by Thee''

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