Ordered

If you look up the definition of "order", you'll find that it means, "give an authoritative direction or instruction to do something". As a former military guy, and a husband of many years, I know how to take orders. Now, following them is sometimes a different story.

When you are given an order, it is usually from a superior that has experience and know how and has the qualifications to evaluate the situation and formulate a direction in which to take. I know there are exceptions to that but orders usually come from those above us that knows the direction we need to pursue.

Today's word is Psalm 37:23, KJV, which reads, "The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way."

As GOD'S children, our direction is through Him. If we will listen and follow orders, we will find that we are always moving in the right direction and that we have all the instructions that we need to accomplish the goal. It is when we deviate from the orders that we have chaos (chaos is the opposite of order). So, if we will follow the order, we will find order.

The last part of the verse strikes me from two points: 1. When we follow GOD'S plan, His order, GOD delights in our way. 2. But, what if the "He" isn't GOD but the "good man" and it read, "...and he delights in his way"? What if the emphasis is that GOD orders our steps, and IF we follow that order, we will find that we are enjoying the way? I think both are true: if we follow GOD'S plan, He is delighted in our way; and, if we follow GOD'S plan, we will find that we wouldn't have it any other way.

Follow GOD'S path. It is ordered.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T