Psalm 25 - Redemptive Guidance -

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Psalm 25

Text: Psalm 25

I’ve been asked why did you choose the ministry. It isn’t because I have a life verse or walked the aisle as an emotional response to a sermon. My calling was very matter-of-fact. Through the process of time and exposure to Christianity, this truth became real to me. God’s guidance is how His redemptive work operates. And I thought there is nothing better to be a part of than God’s redemptive work. This is the most real thing on earth. Then I set out to learn the scriptures, to learn from the Master and Lord Jesus Christ, to be a part of God’s redemptive plan.

God’s guidance requires patience (vss 1-5)

David says Lord, I’m trusting you to come through here.
Temptation is to take control so you don’t get hurt.
We won’t give enough time to God’s voice (Bible) to know how we should feel or what we should do.
But his direction may only be a step at a time. You know where you’re going is ultimately good, but you may not be comfortable with what’s 5 or 10 steps ahead of you.

God’s guidance is how His redemptive work operates (vss 6-14)

You know this is God’s redemptive plan because David keeps saying things like teach sinners in the way and the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth.
This is why he gives pastors and teachers and overseers so guidance can be provided.
Ethiopian man in Acts 8, how can I except some man guide me?
Because God’s guidance is redemptive, it implies he is working with broken things.
- Sins of my youth David says.
  - Things picked up in youth.
  - Or things he did in his youth that he’s not doing now.
Thy goodness’ sake
For these broken, sinful, people to get what they need from the Lord, they must be meek, humble, and fear the Lord.
God’s guidance not only requires patience but also humility
- Meek (vs 9)
- Obedient (vs 10)
- God-fearing men (vss 12-14)