Psalm 124:6-82 ‘Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.”

DAILY READING: John 16:4-33; 2 Chronicles 24; Psalm 81

In the Australian bush country grows a little plant called the “sundew.” It has a slender stem and tiny, round leaves fringed with hairs that glisten with bright drops of liquid as delicate as fine dew. Woe to the insect, however, that dares to dance on it. Although its attractive clusters of red, white, and pink blossoms are harmless, the leaves are deadly. The shiny moisture on each leaf is sticky and will imprison any bug that touches it. As an insect struggles to free itself, the vibration causes the leaves to close tightly around it. This innocent-looking plant then feeds on its victim.

Truly not all that glitter is gold. There are many things that may appear innocent but in reality are quite deadly. This is why we can’t afford to walk by sight, but rather by the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

There is a way that seems right unto men but the end thereof is death. To escape the many ‘innocent’ looking traps of the enemy, we need to be guided by the Holy Spirit. Only Him knows the right way we are to go per time. Our guarantee for safety in the journey of life is dwelling in the path of light, which is walking in line with God’s Word. The ways of the world are slippery, their boundaries are continually shifting, and you cannot afford to walk on such shifting sands lest you sink. Not all that glitters is gold. Not all open doors are from God, some are traps in disguise. But it is only by the help of the Spirit that we can discern rightly. Obedience to God’s instructions is the way out of every deception. Obedience may be costly, but the reward is priceless. God leads by instructions. His Instructions are the high way to distinction. The Word of God is a lamp unto our feet and light unto our path. It is in His light that we can see light. To avoid destruction we must heed instructions.

Don’t just assume. Hear clearly for yourself what the Spirit is saying. A daily quiet time spent in studying the Word and praying, is one way of receiving daily instructions from the Spirit of God. We are to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not to lean on our own understanding. And as we acknowledge Him in all our ways, surely, He will direct our paths.

PRAYER:

Lord, please help me to take heed to the instructions of scriptures. Enable me to be totally dependent upon You, as I travel in this journey of life. Please guide me always in the path of life, so that I can escape the paths of death and destruction in Jesus’ name.

QUOTE:

When God places His hand upon a man in life, nothing can come against him, this is because the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.