Are you a law-abiding citizen? Most of our citizens are despite what we see on the news. Do you seek to understand the rules? Most of us do. We know it is by observing the rules that we stay out of trouble. We also know that following the rules also leads us to success.
So why don’t we desire to know God’s law? Why don’t we want to follow his commands? If following man-made laws and rules improve our lives, doesn’t it stand to reason that following God’s commands would lead to better lives? God promises it will.
Seeking to follow God’s law and his commands does lead to a life filled with joy. Being filled with joy does not mean we never experience heartache or trouble in this world. Because this world is full of disobedience, we will experience heartache and trouble. Yet, our joy is not based on the world. It is firmly founded on God’s promises.
Therefore, we are to ask God to open our eyes to see him at work in our world. We are to ask him to open our minds to understand his commands. We are to ask him to guide us along the path he would have us travel. By doing so and serving him, we discover his wondrous blessings. We recognize him working in our lives. Our fear, anxiety, hatred, frustration, and anger are transformed into peace, comfort, love, calm, and joy.
Living the life God desires for us is far better than the life we can design for ourselves. Our foresight and goals are limited based on what we know. Since God’s knowledge is unlimited and his foresight goes to the end of time, he has a far superior view to guide us by. So, trust God to be your guide and start by obeying his commands.
I pray we all seek to follow God’s law and commands. I pray we know God has a better life planned for us. I pray each one of us will trust God to guide us as we walk through this life. Follow God’s law. Follow God’s commands. Trust God’s plan. Allow God to guide you. Experience a better life.
Psalm 119:17-28
Deal bountifully with your servant,
so that I may live and observe your word.
Open my eyes, so that I may behold
wondrous things out of your law.
Marty Pressey 