How are those Fences?

This past weekend at Community, part of our discussion was about God’s boundaries. Out of His wisdom and love, He gives us some fences. Each rule or boundary He gives for these two reasons: 1. To provide for us. 2. To protect us.

When we disregard His wisdom and do our own thing, there will inevitably be consequences. Instead, consider this commitment given in the beginning verses of Psalm 119.

In fact, when Jesus is in FIRST PLACE of our lives, this kind of commitment is natural.

“You’re blessed when you stay on course, walking steadily on the road revealed by God. You’re blessed when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him. That’s right—you don’t go off on your own; you walk straight along the road he set. You, God, prescribed the right way to live; now you expect us to live it. Oh, that my steps might be steady, keeping to the course you set; Then I’d never have any regrets in comparing my life with your counsel. I thank you for speaking straight from your heart; I learn the pattern of your righteous ways. I’m going to do what you tell me to do; don’t ever walk off and leave me.”(Psalm 119:1-8 MSG)