February 16

I lead in the way of righteousness.—Proverbs 8:25.

AM I willing to be led in the way of righteousness? Do I go to the Bible to know what is that way, and earnestly pray for the aid of the Holy Spirit to enable me to walk in it? Am I thankful that I have a divine Leader, who is both able and willing to lead me at every step? And do I show my thankfulness by rejoicing to be led by him, as a child by a loving father?

Thou wouldst willingly go to heaven. What better guide can you have than Him who dwells there? If he lead thee at times by rough and thorny paths, it is because he knows it is the nearest way.—HALL.

We cannot always be upon the mount, but we can keep in the narrow way, and follow Him who leads us in it.

The way to heaven is narrow and difficult. Sin is to be forsaken, the world overcome, Satan resisted, self denied, duties to be diligently performed, Christ to be faithfully followed. To walk in it demands effort, but it leads to everlasting life.

Teach me to live thy purpose to fulfill;

Bright for thy glory let my taper shine;

Each day renew this sinful, stubborn will;

Closer round thee my heart's affections twine.

So shall I walk with thee life's daily road;

So, at its close, shall rise to thee, my God!