THE LORD'S WILL

The heart of a man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps. – Proverbs 16:9

You may have heard the old saying, “Man proposes but God disposes.” That encapsulates the truth of today’s verse. In His sovereignty and omniscience, God sees the end of things from their beginnings. He knows the right path for you to walk.

Proverbs 3:6 promises that, as you are mindful of Him, God will direct your path.

Psalm 37:23 begins, “The steps of a man are established by the Lord.”

But the verse doesn’t stop there. It concludes, “When he delights in his way.”

The key to having your steps ordered by the Lord, to have Him be dispositive of your plans, is to acknowledge Him in all your ways (Proverbs 3:6).

Since He has given you free will, you are responsible for cultivating the desire to follow His lead and become prepared to do His will. As you submit to His authority, you show yourself ready to conform and change your plans to fit His.

There is a reason for all that God does.