Knowledge is one thing. Knowing is quite another. We may know about someone and yet not know that one as a person. We may know the “vital statistics” about a person and never know the “hidden stories” kept deep inside. To get to know someone usually involves the other person disclosing some personal, sensitive, and previously unknown things.

David wanted to know God. Really know Him. So he prayed: “Show me, teach me, and lead me.” He knew of God but wanted to understand what it meant for Him to be the Lord of his life. Notice what he did.

First, he said: “Show me!” Here he is asking Got to “reveal” Himself so David could actually see what He was like. If we, like David, want to see a true representation of what God is like we need to look deeply into His Word and spend time with His Son. It is impossible to know God apart from mastering the content of His Word – His Son, Jesus.

Secondly, he said, “Teach me!” If we have truly repented, we will want God to teach us His ways so we can understand His will for our lives and become obedient to His teachings and commandments. And God will show us His way if and when we truly desire it. But, only then.

Finally David courageously said, “Lead me in Your Truth.” He realized that he could not be successful in his walk with God if he was not willing to completely surrender his life to Him. He didn’t ask God to “be there when I need you,” or “answer when I call.” No! He wanted God to open His eyes to His eternal truth and then he would willingly follow Him. God will “show” us and “teach” and “lead” if we follow David’s examples.

Prayer: Father, may we willingly open our minds and hearts to Your truth, to learn from You and then show Your love to others by following You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Scripture For Today:  Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

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 Knowledge is one thing. Knowing is quite another. We may know about someone and yet not know that one as a person. We may know the “vital statistics” about a person and never know the “hidden stories” kept deep inside. To get to know someone usually involves the other person disclosing some personal, sensitive, and previously unknown things.

David wanted to know God. Really know Him. So he prayed: “Show me, teach me, and lead me.” He knew of God but wanted to understand what it meant for Him to be the Lord of his life. Notice what he did.

First, he said: “Show me!” Here he is asking Got to “reveal” Himself so David could actually see what He was like. If we, like David, want to see a true representation of what God is like we need to look deeply into His Word and spend time with His Son. It is impossible to know God apart from mastering the content of His Word – His Son, Jesus.

Secondly, he said, “Teach me!” If we have truly repented, we will want God to teach us His ways so we can understand His will for our lives and become obedient to His teachings and commandments. And God will show us His way if and when we truly desire it. But, only then.

Finally David courageously said, “Lead me in Your Truth.” He realized that he could not be successful in his walk with God if he was not willing to completely surrender his life to Him. He didn’t ask God to “be there when I need you,” or “answer when I call.” No! He wanted God to open His eyes to His eternal truth and then he would willingly follow Him. God will “show” us and “teach” and “lead” if we follow David’s examples.

Prayer: Father, may we willingly open our minds and hearts to Your truth, to learn from You and then show Your love to others by following You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Scripture For Today:  Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

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Life’s journey is never simple, straight, certain, or serene. It is like a complicated maze that has sharp turns and sudden stops, steep climbs and quick drops. Getting from the beginning to the end is no easy task. Life is often like a “maze.”

How blest we are to have the Lord who is personally interested in each of us, is willing to guide us, guard us and give us detailed instructions. But we must be willing to seek Him and trust in Him. Not only is God willing and able to rescue us when we ask Him, but He will guide us and guard us and give us what we need if we allow Him.

“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths,” said David. He did not approach God asking for directions and say, “Lord, if You promise me an easy path I will follow it and cooperate with You.” He went to God before he started his journey and said, “Show me – teach me,” then I will make my next move. By voluntarily asking God for help before he started his journey, he could expect God to be with him and protect him on his journey. But he did not stop there.

He asked God to “teach him His path.” 

When he asked God to show him his way, he wanted more than directions. He wanted God to be his teacher – his guide through life – explaining His world and His ways to him so life made sense. It is easy to ask God to show us where to go and what to do. But, it is difficult for us to open our hearts and allow Him to teach us His ways!

What a beautiful picture of surrender! Show me where to go, God, and teach me what I need to learn so that I may understand what You are doing in my life. Please? Thanks!

Prayer: Lord, fill us with an attitude of humility and trust and help us look to You as our Leader and Teacher. May we set aside our pursuits and seek Yours. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture For Today: Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

Life’s journey is never simple, straight, certain, or serene. It is like a complicated maze that has sharp turns and sudden stops, steep climbs and quick drops. Getting from the beginning to the end is no easy task. Life is often like a “maze.”

How blest we are to have the Lord who is personally interested in each of us, is willing to guide us, guard us and give us detailed instructions. But we must be willing to seek Him and trust in Him. Not only is God willing and able to rescue us when we ask Him, but He will guide us and guard us and give us what we need if we allow Him.

“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths,” said David. He did not approach God asking for directions and say, “Lord, if You promise me an easy path I will follow it and cooperate with You.” He went to God before he started his journey and said, “Show me – teach me,” then I will make my next move. By voluntarily asking God for help before he started his journey, he could expect God to be with him and protect him on his journey. But he did not stop there.

He asked God to “teach him His path.” 

When he asked God to show him his way, he wanted more than directions. He wanted God to be his teacher – his guide through life – explaining His world and His ways to him so life made sense. It is easy to ask God to show us where to go and what to do. But, it is difficult for us to open our hearts and allow Him to teach us His ways!

What a beautiful picture of surrender! Show me where to go, God, and teach me what I need to learn so that I may understand what You are doing in my life. Please? Thanks!

Prayer: Lord, fill us with an attitude of humility and trust and help us look to You as our Leader and Teacher. May we set aside our pursuits and seek Yours. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture For Today: Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4

Knowledge is one thing. Knowing is quite another. We may know about someone and yet not know that one as a person. To know someone means taking a risk and becoming vulnerable. David wanted to know God. Really know Him. So he prayed, “show me, teach me, lead me.” He was willing to take a risk! David wanted to come to know his Lord and the Lord of Life.

Notice how much there is in verse four:

When he asked God to “show him” he was literally asking God to make Himself known to him. If we want to know God like David wanted to know God, it is necessary to begin with repentance and forgiveness. The gift of salvation is the first step in our knowledge of God. As our knowledge of Christ grows, we will begin to understand the meaning of salvation, we will become more knowledgeable about God’s love, mercy and grace.

Then he continued “teach me” Your paths. If we have repented, we will want God to show us the path that He wants us to take and follow Him wherever it leads. Jesus said, “I am the way.” He is not a way, but is the way and is always willing to teach us His way but we must be willing to listen to Him speak to us.

Finally he said, “Lead me in Your truth.” He realized that he was fallible - prone to making the wrong choices. So, he was willing to admit that He needed God’s wisdom in place of his knowledge and that he needed His insights. He willingly begged God to equip him for the life that God had planned for Him.

Prayer: Father, may we willingly open our minds and hearts to know You, learn from You and serve You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture for Today: Psalm 25:4 Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.

Life’s journey is never simple, straight, certain or serene. It is like a complicated maze that has sharp turns and sudden stops. Getting from the beginning to the end is no easy task. It is much like life.

How blest we are to have the Lord who is personally interested in each of us and is willing to guide us, guard us and give us detailed instructions. But we must be willing to surrender to Him and trust in Him. Not only will God rescue us when we need Him, but He will guide us if we ask Him.

“Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths,” said David. He did not approach God asking for directions and say, “Lord, if You promise me an easy path I will cooperate with You.” He went to God before he started his journey and said, “Show me - teach me,” then I will make my next move. By voluntarily asking God for help before he started his journey, he could expect God to be with him and protect him on his journey. But he did not stop there.

He asked God to “teach him His path.”

When he asked God to show him his way he wanted more than directions. He wanted God to be his teacher - his guide through life - explaining His world and His ways to him. It is easy to want God to show us where to go but it is often difficult for us to open our hearts and allow Him to teach us His ways!

What a beautiful picture of surrender! Show me where to go, God, and teach me what I need to learn.

Prayer: Lord, fill us with an attitude of humility and trust and help us look to You as our Leader and Teacher. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Scripture for Today: Psalm 25:4 Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.