July 26, 2011 (Isaiah 46-49; 1 Peter 5)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel, I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, who leads you in the way you should go.” Isaiah 48:17 NASB
Observation: God knows whats best for us. He leads us in the way we should go and His ways lead us to profit. Even in trials and affliction He is honored and praised. Discipline is not a pleasurable experience but when it’s applied it produces profit for the one receiving it.
Application: Trust the Lord. His ways are the best ways! When we hear His words and listen to His directions our lives will profit. Maybe not as the world sees profit, but real profit that will never fade or be eaten by a moth. Who knows their own future? None but the Lord, and He knows the way. Come, follow Him.
Prayer: Thank you Father for Your loving kindness. You lead me beside the still waters where I can drink without fear. You teach me how to profit, how to gain riches that cannot be destroyed or stolen. Lead me in the way You would have me to go, open my ears to hear You say, “this is the way, walk in it” in Jesus name, Amen.