HE LEADETH ME, O BLESSÈD THOUGHT!
Text: Psalm 23; Exodus 23:20; Deuteronomy 31:8
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On 1st of September, 2015, as I
meditate on God’s word in Psalm 23 and on the hymn “He Leadeth Me,” I heard God
saying “fear not, I will go ahead of you”, “I will lead you in the way you
should go, the way that leads to your prosperity and glorification”. Hear his
words from the scriptures:
"Behold, I send an Angel
before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have
prepared. The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never
leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." (Exodus 23:20; Deuteronomy 31:8 (NKJV)
Joseph H. Gilmore, the
author of the text of the hymn “He Leadeth Me” graduated as a young
minister with passion for ministry. Having ministered from Psalm 23 on several
occasions before, on 26th of March, 1862, during a mid-week service
at a home fellowship meeting, he was led to speak again from this Psalm. God
impressed the phrase “He Leadeth me” from the second verse of the text of Psalm
23 (KJV) on his mind so much that he could not go beyond it, and eventually the
text of this hymn was inspired.
In
whatever circumstance you may find yourself as a child of God, God’s mighty
hand will lead you. God’s hand is always ahead making ways where there seem to
be no way before. Gilmore never thought the text he scribbled on a small sheet
of paper could go any further than that medium, but God kept promoting this
inspiration until it became one of the best hymns ever published. Today, this
blessed thought of his has imparted so many generations after him.
If
you make Christ your “leader” and you diligently follow him, God will go with
you as you journey on in life, especially in the remaining part of the year. He
will not abandon you, but he shall surely supply all your needs according to
his riches in glory. He will lead you beside the still waters and on the path
of righteousness for His name sake. No situation will terrify you, though you
walk through the valley of shadows of death, his glory will shield you and you
will not have any need to fear.
The
circumstance around you now may not be very palatable, but as you wait for
God’s salvation, be sure he is leading you and that you are faithfully following
him. Shortly, he will prepare a table before you in the presence of your enemies;
he will anoint your head with the oil of gladness and cause your life to
overflow with his abundant grace. Surely God’s goodness and mercy shall follow
you
all the days of your life; and you
will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Fear not, but remain
blessed in the Lord.
Action Task:
1.
Sing with understanding till you stir
your faith on God’s word
2.
Speak a word of courage to your
difficult circumstances;
3.
Take a step of faith in the right
direction.
Prayer Points:
1.
Lord, I thank you because you are my
leader
2.
Lord, I put my hand in yours, lead my
way as I follow you faithfully
3.
Help me to find fresh grace to know you
more and to trust in you more.
HE LEADETH ME, O BLESSÈD THOUGHT!
1. He leadeth
me, O blessèd thought!
O words with heav’nly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be
Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.
O words with heav’nly comfort fraught!
Whate’er I do, where’er I be
Still ’tis God’s hand that leadeth me.
2. Refrain:
He leadeth me, He leadeth me,
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.
3. Sometimes
mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom,
By waters still, over troubled sea,
Still ’tis His hand that leadeth me.
Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom,
By waters still, over troubled sea,
Still ’tis His hand that leadeth me.
4. Lord, I
would place my hand in Thine,
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since ’tis my God that leadeth me.
Nor ever murmur nor repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since ’tis my God that leadeth me.
5. And when
my task on earth is done,
When by Thy grace the vict’ry’s won,
E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me.
When by Thy grace the vict’ry’s won,
E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee,
Since God through Jordan leadeth me.
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