Teach Thou Me

by G.J. Munday, Sydney | Category: General | Aug 1972

The Lord Jesus came to reveal the character of His God and Father, and He has sent His disciples into the world to follow His example. He has given us His word and the Holy Spirit will enable us to carry it out: "When He, the Spirit of truth, is come, He shall guide you into all the truth" (John 16:13). There is no need that any of us should walk in uncertainty, grieving that we do not experience the movements of the Spirit in our hearts. If we hunger and thirst after righteousness we have the promise that we shall be filled.

The Lord will also give us the spirit of heavenly wisdom if we seek it from Him with humility and earnestness. The psalmist prayed, "Show me Thy ways, 0 LORD; teach me Thy paths. Guide me in Thy truth, and teach me" (Ps. 25:4,5). Whatever our anxieties or trials let us spread them before the Lord: "Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee" (Ps. 55:22). Then our spirits will be braced for endurance; the weaker we know ourselves to be, the stronger we shall become in His strength. The heavier our burden the more blessed the rest in casting it upon the Lord. Nothing can separate us from His love (Rom. 8:35-39). He is always at our right hand to support and to cheer. Christ's love for His redeemed is greater than the love of a mother for her child (Isa. 49:15,16). Human love may change but Christ's love is changeless. Whenever we cry to Him for help His hand is stretched out to save. He is never far away and He desires us not only to touch His garments but also to walk in constant communion with Him.

"Teach me Thy way, 0 Lord,

Teach me Thy way;

Thy gracious aid afford,

Teach me Thy way.

Help me to walk aright,

More by faith, less by sight

Lead me with heavenly light,

Teach me Thy way."

G.J. Munday, Sydney | Aug 1972
General