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Devotional for  Monday, May 31, 2016
“This Will Keep Us From Stumbling!”
 
 
stumble
by Dona Hake
 
 
Psalm 119:165 (HCSB)
“Abundant peace belongs to those
who love Your instruction;
nothing makes them stumble.”
 
When you purchase something brand new, it is a very wise idea to pull out the instructions and follow them closely so your product works as you wished for it to. The person that tries to figure things out on their own apart from the instruction manual usually ends up frustrated.   I recently purchased a new water purification system for our kitchen sink.   It was very simple to install, although there were specific instructions of things to do and things to never do with it.   As long as I adhere to those recommended instructions, it will work well.   So it is with the instructions that the Lord has given us to live our life by.  We must follow His rules and instructions, and purpose to live by them that our life would be well.
 
 
Today we will look at Psalm 119:165.  The Psalmist tells us that if we love His instruction that nothing will make us stumble or be offended, and we will have great peace.   To love God’s Word is to esteem it above your own thoughts and will.   As we love Him and His Word with all of our heart we are promised a peace that will keep us in even the most difficult storms in life.
 
 
 
Along with this great blessing of  abundant peace we can be assured that we will be spared from messing up and “tripping” over things that could potentially hinder us.  I thought it would be interesting to share some definitions I found on the word stumble.
 
 
 
* to strike the foot against something, as in walking or running, so as to stagger or fall; trip, to walk or go unsteadily: to stumble down a dark passage.
 
* to make a slip, mistake, or blunder, especially a sinful one: to stumble over a question;
 
 
 
 
I am thanking God today that He has made provision to keep us from stumbling. Have you ever walked into a place of business to find a “Wet floor” sign or “Caution Ahead” signs on the road? Those words are there to warn us of possible danger, and as we heed to them we can proceed in safety, and confidence. The Word of God also provides words of caution, admonishment, and great instruction for us to walk in. I do not know about you, but I find great peace in knowing that God has provided every answer we need in His Word. His Spirit is here to guide us into all of His truth, and He will teach us things that we do not understand. As we abide in this great instruction,our peace will be great, and we will be kept from stumbling. The tricks of the devil will clearly be exposed, and we will remain guarded with His abundant peace.
 
 
 

I encourage you today that He has provided everything you need in His Word in order that  your life can be permeated with great peace. I thank God for those times that He has reached down, and lifted me back up when I have stumbled in my way. Great is His forgiveness and faithfulness. Great is His peace. Purpose to seek these things, enjoy them , and possess them as you serve Him everyday!