HE PRESERVETH THE WAY OF HIS SAINTS

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

AUGUST 27

 

Proverbs 2:8

He keepeth the paths of judgment, 

and preserveth the way of his saints. 

 
The believer’s journey lies through an enemy’s hand.
 
His course is lined with tribulation. His pilgrimage is exhausting.
 
It is rendered more trying by his own weakness, and the inward conflict.
 
But it is the only way to the city of habitation.
 
It leads to the rest and inheritance promised. And the Lord always accompanies his saints.
 
He suits his mercies to their condition, and adapts his communications to their wants.
 
He preserves them so that at the word, it may be said unto them, “There hath no temptation taken you, but such as is common to men: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way of escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”
 
He preserves them when buffeted by Satan, making his strength perfect in their weakness, and proving his grace sufficient for them,
 
He preserves them with a watchful eye—a powerful arm—and a loving heart.
 
Beloved, see how he has preserved you.
 
Look forward and trust him to preserve you in time to come, it is his practice to preserve his saints.
 

The saints at all times area secure

In Jesu’s everlasting love;

Through him they shall all storms endure,

And with him reign enthroned above.

 
James Smith