Psalm 85:8 I will hear what God the Lord will say; For He will speak peace to His people, to His godly ones; but let them not turn back to folly.
Observation
Hearing and taking to your heart all the words God speaks to those who are His. He speaks peace to His godly children - but also warns them not to turn back to their twisted ways, 'for it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than after knowing it, to turn back from the holy commandment delivered to them.' 2 Peter 2:21 It would be like a dog retuning to its own vomit, or a pig after being cleaned, returning to wallow in the mire, filth, and mud.
Application
Listen to what God is saying. He speaks peace and lovingkindness to His children but listen also to the caution. Don't turn back. Keep moving forward, 'step by step'. The past is passed! Let it go and walk with God! Incline your heart to Him and confess your 'if only' or 'what if' thoughts and dreams to Him. It's folly to look back. Remember Lot's wife. Don't get stuck. God wants me to keep my eyes on Him. When I look back, I lose momentum and direction to where He is leading me. I will miss what He has for me today!
Prayer
Father, keep my ear tuned to Your voice. Help me to keep taking steps with You and to walk with You. Hold me Lord. Lead me with Your Holy Spirit in the path You have for me today.
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; Do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and surely I will help you. Surely, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand."
"I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back . . . no turning back." Thank You Lord. In Jesus Name, A-men.
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