June 14: The Spirit of Guidance

“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” –Psalm 143.10
I found out soon after coming to Thailand that there were two ways to get from my house to the college campus. The one is very long. The other, shorter one, however, involves walking a road with what could either be called potholes or canyons. After walking the road once, jumping from puddle to puddle and dodging cars, nearly twisting my ankle and falling into the flooded road every step of the way, my friend Paul taught me the way around this. By walking on the side of the road furthest from the campus, you can weave in and out of plants and shop fronts quite easily until you get to the campus entrance. He had led me onto level ground.
This is the picture that the Psalmist gives us for the Spirit of the Lord. Besides His mighty, miraculous works which moved history toward Jesus’ coming, even in the Old Testament the Spirit took personal interest in giving wisdom to those who trusted in the Lord. The books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes are perfect evidence of this truth. The Spirit of the Lord gives wisdom to His people so that even when they don’t know the safe way past the potholes and canyons, their steps land on level ground.
1. What practical fears do you have that would be stilled by knowing God’s Spirit brings wisdom to those who seek it?
2. How can you move toward seeking the Spirit’s wisdom in all areas of your life?