ARE YOUR STEPS ORDERED?

Written By Kimberly Sciscoe

How can you know if you are going in the right direction? How can you know if you are truly on the path God has designed for you?

The answer is found in Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” In this passage, we see three actions that we must do, and one amazing action that God will do.

First, we trust. Trust means “to put confidence in.” But it’s not just trust; it’s trust in the Lord. The Lord is trustworthy. He keeps His promises. He has never failed us, and He never will. Our trust is safe with Him.The Lord asks us to trust Him with all our heart. All means all. Failing to trust the Lord in all areas and with all things will leave us vulnerable to self-will and self-reliance, both of which will deter us off the divinely directed path.

Second, we lean not unto our own understanding. Trusting in our own understanding can get us into real trouble. The Lord’s ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are higher than our thoughts. Instead of trying to understand things in our head, we are to trust God’s heart, God’s plan, and God’s path for our lives.

Third, we acknowledge Him in all our ways. We tend to think of acknowledgment as a nod or a tip of our hat, as in “nice to see ya.” But in the original Hebrew, the connotations of the word “acknowledge” are rich and deep. “Acknowledge” means to know, to perceive, to discern, to know by experience, to respect, and to be instructed.  

So, in Proverbs 3:5–6, God is asking us to bring Him into the middle of everything we are doing. Respecting God’s preeminence in our lives allows us to know Him and discern Him in all our ways. Remaining open to the Lord’s instruction enables us to make good decisions as we journey through life.

Finally, He shall direct thy path. What a comfort it is to have this wonderful promise! If we will align ourselves with God’s will, trust Him with every detail, and lean on Him instead of ourselves, He will direct our path. When we submit our ways to His Lordship, doors will open for us that He has ordained. We can walk in confidence, knowing that our footing is solid and that He is ordering our steps.

Kimberly Sciscoe

Kimberly Sciscoe has always had an extraordinary love for people! Connecting them to Jesus is her life’s passion.

Kimberly was blessed to be born into a family with God as their center. As a young teenager, her passion for missions took her to Costa Rica and Panama. After receiving her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Kimberly enjoyed teaching in both public and private sectors for ten years.

In her home church, Kimberly focused on outreach, discipling new converts, and teaching Bible studies at a state recovery center. As a single adult, Kimberly served as a missionary in Puerto Rico and Spain. On May 3, 1996, she married Jason Sciscoe, the love of her life, and has enjoyed being his earth partner ever since.

Jason and Kimberly have traveled the globe sharing Jesus with others. In 2004, they founded Triumph Ministries International Network. It gives Kimberly great joy to serve alongside her husband as co-pastor of The Church Triumphant in Houston, Texas. Kimberly’s hands and heart can be seen in leading Ladies Ministries, Outreach, and Discipleship efforts.

Combining her love for education, women, and children, Kimberly has worked with global partners in India, championing such causes as caring for orphans, educating women and girls, and empowering the underrepresented while spreading the love of Jesus.

Kimberly Sciscoe is the author of The Busy Woman’s Guide to Soul Winning: Connecting People to God Everywhere You Go. She is a motivational speaker and serves as a mentor to many. Her most treasured audience is her two children.

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