Psalm 65-67, 69-70 – May 12

 Psalm 67:2 That Your way may be known on the earth, Your salvation among all nations.

 

I have seen this phrase a few times now in our readings, especially in Psalms – “Your way”. (ie. “Teach me Your way, O Lord” - Psalm 86:11)

“Way” comes from the Hebrew word “derek”. When used figuratively, it means “a course of life or mode of action”.

 

I remember reading that Moses prayed this prayer.

Exodus 33:13 Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, so that I may find favor in Your sight.“

And now I am seeing it often in Psalms.

 

For some reason, I am finding it more interesting than before. It’s not simply wanting to know what to do right now and specifically, but it’s more about wanting to know God’s methodology – His process. It is what a great follower does in order to become a great leader. Don’t just teach me what to do each time, but teach me why You make that decision. Teach the “why’s” and I will be better at partnering with You to accomplish bigger things. Teach me Your ways, God.

 

I had to find other instances where this phrase was used to understand it better. Here are just a few.

 

Deuteronomy 10:12 “Now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require from you, but to fear the Lord your God, to walk in all His ways and love Him,

 

1 Kings 2:3 Keep the charge of the Lord your God, to walk in His ways,

 

2 Chronicles 6:31 that they may fear You, to walk in Your ways as long as they live

 

Psalm 25:4 Make me know Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths.

 

Psalm 27:11 Teach me Your way, O Lord,

 

Psalm 77:13 Your way, O God, is holy;

 

Psalm 86:11 Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name.

 

Psalm 119:33 Teach me, O Lord, the way of Your statutes, And I shall observe it to the end.

 

It actually seems like a huge responsibility and request! It’s like God training you for a leadership position! If God said, “We’re expanding our business and I need for YOU to be a store manager. Let Me teach you how We do this.”

Gulp! Hang on and pray this dangerous prayer with me today!

 “Teach me Your ways, God.” – Jeff Donaldson