October 21st
Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel,
and afterward receive me to glory.
This
supposes a knowledge of the Lord as infinitely gracious; inflexibly just; inconceivably
wise; and immutably faithful; except we know Him we cannot trust Him.
But
here is an entire surrender to Him, to be led where He pleases; as He chooses;
and by whom He will.
This
surrender is becoming, prudent, gainful; for godliness with such contentment is
great gain.
Such
as surrender is the effect of faith in the Lord's promises, gracious presence,
and covenant character; it exhibits expectation from the Lord.
Whom
the Lord guides He protects; He preserves; He supplies; He receives.
He
receives them now at the throne of grace, to be His charge and His care; and He
will receive them at the throne of His glory, and introduced them to holiness,
happiness, and honour.
Beloved,
have you thus surrendered?
Are
you daily surrendering?
Can
you say to your gracious God, “Thou shall guide me with Thy counsel, and
afterwards receive me to glory?”
If
so, happy are ye: the Spirit of glory and of God will rest upon you.
The
Lord is a wise, patient, infallible Guide.
The law of truth, the source of good;
Oh, let it richly dwell within,
To keep me from the snares of sin;
And guide me still to choose my way
That I no more may go astray.
James
Smith
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