Thou wilt
shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand
there are pleasures for evermore (Psalm 16:11).
The Apostle
Peter, in quoting the same scripture above moved from the prophetic to the
fulfillment, and quoted it differently. Rather than say, “Thou wilt shew me the
path of life...” he said, “ Thou hast made known to me the ways of life ; thou
shalt make me full of joy with thy
countenance” (Acts 2:28).
countenance” (Acts 2:28).
The Greek
word translated “countenance” is “prosopon,” which actually means “presence.”
It mostly means “thy face,” and it’s akin to saying, “Beholding the face of the
Lord.” But it stands also for the word “presence,” which is in sync with what
the Psalmist said. So, what was the psalmist talking about when he said, “Thou
wilt shew me the path of life?”
It means
God has planned a great life for each one of us; He’s prepared the path that we
should go, and how we should live. It’s a path of glory. No wonder He says,
“But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more
unto the perfect day” (Proverbs 4:18).
Sadly,
there’re people who always find themselves in the direction or way of failure;
things just don’t go right with them, and they think that’s the destiny God has
for them; no! Everyone has a right to a great life. So it’s a choice that you
must make. Some people think God chooses those He blesses. When He chooses not
to bless you, there’s nothing you can do about it; but He’s not that way. Jesus
died to save everybody!
John 3:16
says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” No one
should live a defeated life, be miserable, poor, or fail anymore. The result of
Christ’s vicarious sacrifice on your behalf is the life of glory (1 Peter
1:11). However, many don’t know this; that’s why we preach the Gospel, so that
all men may know, and come into their inheritance in Christ Jesus, walking in
the path of glory.
PRAYER: Dear
Father, I thank you for guiding me through your Word in the path of victory and
excellence. I’m yielded to the Holy Spirit, who opens my eyes to see, and
directs my steps in the paths of greatness that you’ve prepared for me! I yield
myself completely to your guidance, counsel and wisdom, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER
STUDY: Romans 8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the
sons of God.
Isaiah
30:21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way,
walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
Ephesians
2:10 AMP For we are God's [own] handiwork (His workmanship), recreated in
Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined
(planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time],
that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made
ready for us to live].
1 YEAR
BIBLE READING PLAN: Hebrews 12:1-13 Ezekiel 11-12
2 YEAR BIBLEREADING
2 YEAR BIBLE
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