THE WAY OF THE LORD

A Christian is called to walk THE WAY OF THE LORD for the rest of our lives. If we are honest – many times we must have felt “What is the point in walking this way, when the wicked seem to prosper unhindered, while all who sincerely desire to walk the way of the LORD, seem to have problem after problem?” 

To think on such lines is a familiar story. However the Bible, which is the written Word of God exhorts us that it is not the case at all. We should not be misled to think that it is a waste of time, effort and energy to walk the paths of righteousness as our LORD had commanded us. For surely there is a God; and this God, the LORD God Almighty, the God of the Bible, will call all things into judgment. Every thought, word and action has consequences. The LORD Jesus Himself will be the Judge who will judge the whole world.
– “14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.” – Ecclesiastes 12:14
– “10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.” – 2 Corinthians 5:10

Solomon the wise has a piece of advise to all those who desire to walk with the LORD. The words that he speaks are words of wisdom drawn from his life experiences, and his observation of life itself, and its consequences, in the light of the revealed Word of God.
– “29 The way of the LORD is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.” – Proverbs 10:29

“THE WAY OF THE LORD IS STRENGTH FOR THE UPRIGHT.” God will not only strengthen us, but will actually stand with us, as we walk His way. God will provide all what we need, and will protect us from every harm and danger. Do we need anything more?
– “30 As for God, His way is perfect; The word of the LORD is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him.” – Psalm 18:30

God’s way may appear heavy to us. Many times we may be left in despair and dejection because of the instances that we encounter on our way. If we observe life, it actually is not heavy and burdensome, compared to all what one can heap upon themselves when they walk the wicked path…the path of the world. The wiseman Solomon’s says, “…destruction will come to the workers of iniquity.” The way that seems promising and profitable, turns out to be the one which will lead us into permanent problems. What a tragedy is it not?
– “21 Evil pursues sinners, But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.” – Proverbs 13:21

Considering all what is at stake, and all the consequences, it is a “no brainer choice” between “The Way of the LORD” and “The Way of the World.” Only a fool would want to walk the paths of the world; and he is rightly called a fool.
– “God’s way is not neutral ground. For the upright, it is a sturdy shelter that brings safety, direction, and peace. For those determined to oppose Him, the same righteous path becomes the avenue of inevitable judgment. Living uprightly, therefore, is not merely good advice; it is the only secure refuge in time and eternity.” – Berean Study Bible Notes

What is our choice this morning? Would we desire to walk THE WAY OF THE LORD or would we chose to walk away from God? May we seek the LORD and desire to always walk in His ways. Even so, the LORD Jesus help us.