"All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth, to such as keep His covenant and His testimonies."
Are we faithful to our church covenant (baptismal) vows? If so, then God is also faithful to us--and will lead us in paths of "mercy and truth." Our faithfulness is not a result of our own goodness; instead, it is the fruit of the gift of genuine and real faith in Christ.
If we are in Christ (and therefore in covenant with God) let us take comfort from the fact that our Father will only direct us into what is ultimately good for us, and also what is truly best for us. Let us per-
severe to the end--we will not regret doing so.
[Puritan quote of the day: "The best men are severe to themselves, [but] tender over others." --Richard Sibbes, in, "The Bruised Reed"]
