J.A. Matteson
Many are the diversions set before pilgrims by the prince of darkness beckoning them to turn to the right or the left, to forsake the way of the LORD, "As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the LORD is tested" (2 Sam. 22:31). Are you still demanding of God that every providence be revealed in its divine purpose? Let it go. A pilgrims calling is to obedience unto the LORD, not omniscience. It is enough to remain in the way of the LORD day by day, walking out that which He has already revealed. Continue on today where you left off yesterday. Pay particular attention to your thoughts, words, and deeds. Examine yourself before the LORD. Introspection is helpful, only so far as its end is fruitfulness. David examined his heart before the LORD, obeying what He last spoke to him, correcting past injustices as divinely revealed, irrespective of personal interpretation. And once completed, "God was moved by prayer for the land" (2 Sam. 21:14). Our prayers and intercession are ineffectual until we bring our heats into alignment with His way, forsaking all other paths set before us, making restitution for past wrongs, repenting of presumption upon the grace of the LORD. It is in that setting, in this orientation of heart and soul that the LORD is delighted to move on behalf of His children.
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