Checkbook of the Bank of Faith

WHAT ails you? Have you lost your way? Are you entangled in a dark wood, and can you not find your paths? Stand still, and see the salvation of God. He knows the way, and he will direct you in it if you cry unto him.

Every day brings its own perplexity. How sweet to feel that the guidance of the Lord is continual! If we choose our own way, or consult with flesh and blood, we cast off the Lord's guidance; but if we abstain from self-will, then he will direct every step of our road, every hour of the day, and every day of the year, and every year of our life. If we will commit our way unto the Lord, he will direct our course so that we shall not lose ourselves.

But note to whom this promise is made. Read the previous verse: "If you draw out your soul to the hungry." We must feel for others, and give them, not a few dry crusts, but such things as we ourselves would wish to receive. If we show a tender care for our fellow-creatures in the hour of their need, then will the Lord attend to our necessities, and make himself our continual Guide. Jesus is the Leader, not of misers, nor of those who oppress the poor, but of the kind and tender-hearted. Such persons are pilgrims, who shall never miss their way.