Proverbs 16:2
All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; But the LORD weigheth the spirits.
This verse reminds us that while we may believe our intentions and actions in life are right, God sees deeper into our hearts and motives.
God’s love for us is immense. He sent His Son, Jesus, to pay the sin debt for every person. Salvation is a free gift to all. After salvation, God desires for us to live a life of eternal purpose, guided and protected by Him. However, our old nature often leads us to desire things apart from God’s plans. We tend to think our way is always right, but this thinking must be replaced by trusting and obeying God’s word.
As believers, we face a choice: to follow God’s will or our own. In His wisdom, God sometimes allows us to experience the consequences of our choices and teach us valuable lessons. The worst thing God can do is let us have our own way.
Let us forsake our own way and cling to God’s guidance daily. Let us trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. Let us embrace God’s path, knowing that His way leads to true fulfillment and eternal purpose.
Devotional by Pastor Rod Holler, Sr.