March 1

Walking In God's Ways And Paths

Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. — Ps 25:4 BSB

And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. — Mic 4:2 BSB

There’s a difference between a Way and a Path. A Way is busy and filled with the world’s hustle, while a Path is quieter, less traveled. The Way is noisy and crowded, but the Path is often solitary, trodden by individuals. It’s comforting to know that God has both Ways and Paths.

God’s Ways are the great principles on which He acts—Creation, Providence, Revelation, History, and Judgment. These are His eternal pathways. The pure in heart long to know them. Moses prayed, “Show me Your ways so that I may know You.” And God granted his request, revealing His Ways to Moses, though to Israel He only showed His Acts. We need to understand God’s Ways, especially in these critical times, so we can enter into His rest. Both the Old and New Testaments warn us: “They will not enter My rest because they have not known My ways” (Psalm 95:11; Hebrews 3:10). Once we grasp God’s plan to bring everything together under Christ, we can face the chaos of this world with peace, for Jesus is the Way to God (John 14:6).

The Paths of the Lord describe His personal guidance in our lives, especially when we’re isolated through illness, caring for others, or performing lonely duties. Those who walk these Paths can trust God for His saving help through intimate, personal communication.

God is faithful to those who trust Him completely. He always shows up on time—not too early, and never too late. Remember, all His Paths are Mercy and Truth. Have faith that He is coming down a secret path to bring the assurance of His mercy and grace in your time of need.

Prayer

Be with me, Lord, as I step into the unknown of this new month. I don’t know what it holds—joy or sorrow, temptation or service—but I trust myself and my way to You. Use me for Your glory. Amen.