Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.” vs. 5
Psalm 25:1-5
Humans have always had a sense that there is a way to live that is particularly pleasing to God and that will be of benefit to them. In fact, the great religions of the world have been planted by those who had a sense of what such a life might be like and who made it known to their disciples. The psalmist has an awareness of the truths that had been revealed to his Hebrew ancestors, and he has a deep desire to be faithful to those ways. He believes that his obedience will be the key to his salvation. Many centuries later Jesus used that same language in offering direction to his followers, saying, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” He had recognized that it’s much easier to walk in the way of truth if we have a leader that we can trust. That’s one of the reasons Christianity has spread so quickly throughout the world. According to the gospels the first thing Jesus said to his disciples was “Follow me!” Those who do walk in his footsteps absorb the wisdom of God and become familiar with the way of salvation. Since the time of Jesus many alternative ways to live have been suggested and promoted, but none have had the staying power of his message of service and love.
Thought for the Day: What alternative ways of living have I tried?
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