A Step In Time!
“The steps of a good man are ordered of the Lord and He delighteth in his way” Psalm 37:23.
Correctly taken as a general encouragement that God has a plan for our lives a second and equally powerful meaning to this scripture is often overlooked. As each step is planned, ordered and set in place by a sovereign God they are not to be side stepped, skipped over or ignored. Each step is filled with obedience, faith, trust and servanthood essential to fulfilling a call of God. Anyone who manages to “get a head of themselves” does not shorten the journey they lengthen it as each step takes into account some part of their personality, preparation and empowerment.
At this point it is important to define what a “step” actually is. It is not a fleeting moment, emotion or circumstance. A step is a clear and distinct action, responsibility or period in your life. A good example is found in the season of David’s life when he watched a few sheep on some lonely hills. It was here that this king in waiting learned how to care, protect and be faithful when all the time looking neglected, vulnerable and sidelined.
Every believer and particularly those aspiring to leadership must realise that God deals in details. For when you are faithful in things that seem small and insignificant Christ promises that the commitment and faithfulness you demonstrate will guide and empower you in the great things planned for you (Luke 16:10).
You will never complete the call of God in your life unless your character can stand the test of time, men and the devil. When David was accused of evil motives and willful neglect by Eliab (1st Samuel 17:28) he was able to stand firm. His conscience was clear, his integrity was intact and his testimony was untarnished. The “step” in David’s life in which he did a great job with an honest heart taking care of a few sheep in the middle of nowhere, was the reason that Eliab’s railing accusation couldn’t interfere with the next “step” in his life… killing a giant called Goliath. One step really does follow on from the other.
Don’t despise the “step” you are in right now. Do everything that you can and do it to the best of your ability. David learnt that each step you take is part of the same journey and as such they must not be ignored, neglected or left out. Keep close to Christ for in Him your miracle is only a “step” away. Don’t be discouraged or distracted for the Lord Jesus Christ is not just with you but is busy ordering events and circumstances around you. The Amplified Bible renders our text perfectly, “The steps of a [good] man are directed and established by the Lord when He delights in his way [and He busies Himself wih his every step]”.
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Dear Lisa, It was great to hear from you and it goes without saying that your comments are genuinely appreciated. Remember the Lord Jesus isn’t just on time He is ahead of time preparing the way and planning each step. The best is yet to come for you and through you. I will be praying for you. Greg
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