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Psalm 23:3 - How God Keeps You on Track.

Psalm 23:3 (NIV) He guides me along the 
right paths for his names sake. 

COMMENTARY PEARLS

   Today's Scripture tells us that our 
Shepherd guides us along the right paths - paths of 
righteousness. That is true, but sadly, we often shake off 
His guiding hand. His path might interest us for 
a while, but then we allow sin to beckon us 
down a detour. The old hymn writer wrote, "Prone 
to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the 
God I love" (Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing 
by Robert Robinson). It's true, isn't it? We 
are so prone to wander - so inclined to leave 
His path and run away from His lordship. But how 
gracious and patient He is with us! The psalmist 
David wrote, He knows how we are formed, he 
remembers that we are dust (Psa. 103:14).  
   God is the One who forgives our sin time 
after time and makes available His grace that 
redeems every wayward attitude and action. He will 
hear our confession and will guide us back on his 
"right paths.  
   Lord God, You know me so well. I'm a 
sheep that keeps wandering away from the Good 
Shepherd, putting myself in danger and ending up in 
desolate places. Forgive me for taking detours from 
Your path for my life. Please help me not to 
wander! I want to be the sheep that follows closest 
to Your heels. [A Spectacle of Glory by Joni 
Eareckson Tada and Larry Libby] 

   Life is composed of starts and stops.
   When I took a couple guys from our staff 
for a hike one day, I noticed that we had both 
starts and stops along the way. We stopped to look 
at something on the side of the trail; we 
started again. We checked the trail maps; we paused 
for breaks. 
   On your journey in life, youre not 
always walking. It will always include starts and 
stops. In fact, there are some things youll need 
to stop doing and some things youll need to 
start doing. When you know what those are, 
youll be prepared to see the signs from God that, 
in his goodness, he has set all along the way. 
   If David were writing Psalm 23:3 today, 
he might say, God keeps me on track. The 
Good Shepherd doesnt just feed us. He leads 
us. He doesnt just correct us. He directs 
us. 
   You may wonder then, Why is it so 
difficult to figure out what God wants me to do with 
my life? Why does Gods will often seem 
hidden? Is God playing games with me? Does God enjoy 
confusing me? Of course not. 
   God has given us a roadmap: the Bible. 
God has given us a compass: our conscience. God 
has also given us a personal guidance counselor: 
the Holy Spirit. Clearly, God wants to lead us 
in the paths of righteousness. This is 
important to understand, because God never intended 
for you to figure out the steps of your journey 
without him. 
   How you get on mission and how you 
succeed at your mission are Gods 
responsibilities. Your responsibility is to seek his guidance 
and obey his directions. [Daily Devotional by 
Rick Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190604-1011.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Musical Devotional On Christian Living: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcotY5K7T0c  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Discover Bible Studies: 
http://studies.itiswritten.com/discover/ 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

ABible.com: http://www.aBible.com

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Restoring The Power by Pastor John Bradshaw: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRogO1SxoZN15Boa7BMon4BouVMdteVaq 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657