God Makes No Mistakes
In chapter
22, we have the words of David singing a song of deliverance to celebrate being
rescued out of the hands of his enemies by the LORD. A variation of this song
is also recorded for us in Psalm 18.
David
began this song by praising God who constantly answered his prayers and saved
him from death. He is awestruck by God’s almighty power over earthquakes,
wind, rain, lightning, thunder and darkness. And he is most-humbled by the fact
that God used these powers on David’s behalf. In verse 31, David sings about
trusting God saying because He is perfect in all his ways. Because God is
perfect and His word is true, David could always depend upon Him.
As David
looks back in celebration, he also looks forward with joy and confidence. He
assures himself of the kindness God has in store for him and for all those whose
hearts are right with Him.
This
God – His way is perfect! This means that God makes no mistakes. If a person’s
heart is right with God, and if he/she is trusting God’s loving guidance, there
is absolutely zero chance of Him making a mistake with any aspect of their
life. God's way is perfectly wise and
good and holy, perfectly adapted to fulfil the purposes of His love towards His
children. Ultimately, His way leads to an end that is perfectly good – eternity
in His presence! Never doubt your loving God’s perfect ways. Unlike Mary
Poppins who was “practically” perfect in every way, your God is completely flawless
and perfect in His ways and in His love for you.
His
word proves true! Put it to the test. Scrutinize it. Analyze it. You will find
that His word is impeccable and totally true. It can be fully relied upon and
trusted. So, when His word says to you that, “He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of
Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6), you can rest assured that His word
will come true in every way. “And those he predestined, he also called;
those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified”
(Romans 8:29-30).
The
logical conclusion of these truths about our perfect God and His true word is
that we can – and should – take refuge in Him. He is perfect – He is true – and
He is safe. He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him!
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