| “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands.” |
| —Psalm 138:8 |
As we have moved along the pathway of our lives, we sometimes have had someone who took a special interest in us and gave us either very specific help, or served as an example that we could emulate to make ourselves better, more disciplined people. Sometimes, we call such an individual a “mentor.” Some mentorships are deliberate and purposeful relationships. Other times, a person might serve as a mentor without even realizing the effect that he or she is having on the person observing his or her life.
In our walk with God, we have in Him the perfect mentor. He is keenly aware that He has set an example for us through the life and testimony of His precious Son, Jesus. He has also given us the Holy Spirit to live within us and guide us every step of the way.
King David was always keenly aware that God had opened up a special way for Him. He sensed God’s divine Presence. It gave David an assurance, but also developed within David a hopefulness when he looked at the future. Notice what David writes in Psalm 138:8:
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands.
In this Psalm of prayer, David acknowledges the role God plays in his life. But, David also recognizes how prone he is to failure because he is, after all, just a sinful human being. So, David prays that God will not abandon him, even when David falls short of God’s perfect will for him.
We can live our lives with the calm assurance that God will never leave us nor forsake us. And, we can certainly recognize His divine Presence in our lives. All we need to do is look around and see His mighty hand helping us along the pathway He has laid out before us.
Let’s begin this new day with the awareness that God is our very special mentor. He wants the best for us and will always provide the blessings we need in every situation. That should give us confidence to live bold lives of service to Him.
Based on a blog originally posted on Thursday, October 11, 2018
