‘For that is what God is like. He is our God forever and ever, and he will guide us until we die.’ Psalm 48:14. NLT.
Recently I read something that made me think about the work of a guide. There are a number of incidences where we need a guide. One such situation is when we go on holiday or go into another country for a research or even for journalism. The reason why a guide is needed is to show us the ropes. If we decide to go alone, there is a tendency we fall into difficulties like being mugged, losing our way and consequently getting lost. This image of a guide for the first time caught my attention and I saw Psalm 48 verse 14 in a clearer perspective, realising God intends to be my guide. For the verse says, “he will guide us (me) until I die,” which led me to ask:
How can God guide me?
To answer this question let’s look at the principles of following a guide. These are bounding for the person who wishes to be guided as:
They must stay with the person who intends to guide them which could be done in a number of ways in the 21st century. Firstly, by physically staying beside the guide or allowing themselves to be guided remotely. The advancement of technology has made it possible for us to be directed and guided through phones, apps or any source of communication to enable us achieve our goals.
This same principle would need to be applied if we desire that the Lord be our guide. I hope you and I can make huge efforts to let the Lord guide us- there is safety in doing so.
Thanks for reading this today. I pray you yield yourself to the Lord and let Him be your guide forever.
© YemYola
About YemYola
Modupe is a qualified English Teacher. She teaches English to students in Year 6 [last year of primary school]; students in Year 7 to 9 and Year 10 to 11 [GCSE classes] as well as post -16 students. She aims to consolidate learning, developing reading, writing and study skills.
With an M.A. in SpLD (Dyslexia), Modupe is a Specialist & Assessor who sets up individualised intervention sessions so students can make progress and develop self esteem. She assesses students for dyslexia and writes diagnostic reports. She works with parents and schools to set up intervention sessions and assesses for Access Arrangements.
Her mantra is: Maximising Potential, Making Progress, Improving Attainment.
Modupe writes articles to share her knowledge, motivate and encourage.
She is the author of 'Hope for the Living' an inspirational book.
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