Onward

"You make known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand"- Psalm 16:11 (NIV).

What path is that? It's the Path of Righteousness referred to in Psalm 23. The Good Shepherd uses His rod of goodness and staff of mercy to keep the momentum in the right direction, at the right speed. Eternal pleasures await those obedient to His commands. Any area off the path is deadly. Just one glance reveals the depravity of this world, the sins that so easily ensnare, all of which cries out for one more follower, one more victim. Stopping to indulge, either as participant or spectator, is followed by the nudging of the Lord to move on, be patient, eyes front...keep going. Sometimes the journey is tiresome, long and boring, not at all like what sin promises. We have a promise though: "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). Look behind you and you will see others who have chosen to join you on the path. Praise God; because, at some point you made the same decision. Did you feel that nudge? Onward then!