You have his Word consult it; make it your counselor, your directory and your guide.
You have his promise believe it; He says, "I will teach you and instruct you in the way which you shall go, I will guide you with my eye."
You have his throne of grace flee to it and plead with Him as a man pleads with his friend.
And, while you consult his Word, believe his promise, and pray for direction watch his hand. Providence is God working; working to accomplish his purposes, to fulfill his promises, and answer the prayers of his people.
In his Word He speaks to us; on his throne He listens to us, by his providence He works for us, and those who keep their eye open will be sure to see his hand.
While you watch his hand seek grace to submit to his will. He wills to do you good, the greatest good; and if his will crosses yours, depend upon it, it is just because it is most for your benefit.
Gratefully acknowledge his favors as you receive them. Remember that, as sinful creatures, being criminals and traitors, we have no "rights". Consequently, everything short of hell is a mercy, everything but eternal punishment is a favor. How many favors you receive and how few praises you render! How many mercies are given you — and how few acknowledgments you make!
He who habitually consults God's holy Word, believes his faithful promises, pleads at his gracious throne for direction, watches his working hand, submits to his righteous will, and gratefully acknowledges his sovereign favors will never be allowed to go far wrong, or to go wrong for long.
[James Smith]
