Psalm 17:5 (NKJV) 5 Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip.
As David prayed these words, he did so as part of a series of petitions that he was laying before God.
David endured many attacks in his life because of his position and because of his faith in his God.
Many of these attacks could have ended with David’s life being snuffed out. He was despised deeply by his enemies.
As part of the petition, David asked God to uphold his steps, that he may not stray from God’s path, and that he would not slip because of the pressure on him.
This can also happen in our own lives.
The path that God has set before us can sometimes require drastic measures on our part if we wish to adhere to that path.
Sometimes it might mean having to make decisions or choices that cause us emotional anguish.
This may come when God calls us to take a path that separates us from people, places and things that are familiar to us.
The loss of those familiar things, or people we are close to, can sometimes cause us to question our steps.
And if we are not careful to stay close to God, we can forfeit our destiny by shying away from the hard things that we encounter.
Let us stay close to Him in all things. We must press into Him and learn to trust Him as He leads us, not forsaking Him or His path when the steps He asks us to take become difficult.
We may not always understand Him, but His ways are surely better than ours.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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