Psalm 37.23 says, “The steps of a good man are directed and established by the Lord, and He delights in His way.”
The powerful truth in this scripture is that He takes joy in each step we take in righteousness. The word good here actually equates to righteous. You will see if you look at the entirety of Psalm 37 stark contrasts and consequences in the character traits of righteousness and evil. He is righteous. It has always been His plan for our lives, to establish His character in our hearts- to build His kingdom in the hearts of men.
Nehemiah 8.10, “… do not be grieved for the joy of the Lord is your strength.”
The joy of the Lord is my strength- He has established my steps in righteousness- He delights in each one. We cannot change Him to fit our fleshly ideal or concept. He is eternal- Holy, righteous. He is the same in eternity past, present, and future. We are the righteousness of God in Jesus Christ. It is His path.
Psalm 16.11, “You will make known to me the path of life; in your presence is fullness of joy; in your right hand there are pleasures forever.”
-Chris Farmer
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