Steps

Steps

Psalm 37:23-24

Introduction: Two factors helped direct my sermon thoughts today: Our Business meeting and people moving.

^{NKJ Psalm} 37:23-24 ‘The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. ²⁴ Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand’.

^{NLT Psalm} 37:23-24 ‘The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. ²⁴ Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the LORD holds them by the hand’.

Question: So, what is that all about? What does that mean? Included? Exclude?

When it comes to our tomorrows and their direction, purpose, and outcome (our Steps (Ways):

What should we do?

Transition: There are a few things David learned and taught about the process:

1. Trust & do good.
   
   
2. Dwell – stay connected!
   
   
3. Delight – rejoice, celebrate, enjoy.
   
   
4. Commit – submit, release.
   
   
5. Trust
   
   
6. Rest – wait, know, be assured.
   
   
7. Do Not fret – worry, preoccupied.
   
   
8. Cease from anger.

Transition: Results / Evidences / Proof / Confidence is that the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.

1. Steps = ways, direction, intentions
   
   
2. Good man = firme (in Spanish). Righteous.
   
   
3. Ordered = firm, stable, established
   
   
4. Delights (For God) ‘delights in every detail’ – NLT