God’s Path Is Always Right

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Today’s reading: Revelation 21:1-5

Careful readers have probably noticed that I’ve taken a longer-than-usual break in writing these devotionals lately. The last post was Monday, Sept. 16, four days ago. While I do not keep accurate record of this sort of thing, I am certain  it’s been months since I have gone that long between these posts.

And, what do you know, I’ve just realized this morning that I’ve slipped back into a few bad habits this week. My diet has been poor. My cursing has returned a bit. And, when a friend told me about a minor injustice he suffered, I let my human anger guide my encouragement of him. (In hindsight, I’ve thought of a few Bible verses I should have shared with him. The humility of Christ is what my friend needed, not a  spirit of vengeance. I will have some cleaning up to do next week when I see him again.)

It’s amazing to realize just how easily my life can disconnect from God. These devotionals are a vital part of my relationship with Him, yet I’ve not given them a spare thought for days.  I’m not sure how I let it happen, but the devil has made me a fool.

Fortunately, God hit me squarely with today’s reading:

“And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, ‘See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will be with them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.’ And the one who was seated on the throne said, ‘See, I am making all things new.'” (Verses 2-5)

If I leave all the confusing theological questions of Revelations to, well, theologians, I see these words are just more confirmation of what I know, but forgot this week: with God, all is good.

Thanks be to God for always steering me right. May I follow his directions forever.