Psalm 32:8-9: “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.”
The Lord promises to lead us in his ways. Just as an earthly father longs to teach his children, to guide them into maturity and to protect them along the way, so the heavenly Father longs to do the same for us. The God of the universe cares enough to direct our steps.
Just as earthly children often resist the guidance of their fathers, we can resist the guidance of our heavenly Father. In this passage, the Lord warns us not to be like the horse or mule. These can be stubborn animals that naturally resist training. The bit and bridle are used to curb these animals, to keep them close to their owner.
How does the Lord need to curb you? How do you move away from him? Can you take some time today to honestly assess your life to see if there is rebellion to the leading of the Lord?
The heavenly Father loves you more than any earthly father ever could. His guidance will lead you into his abundant life. Will you surrender to his guidance today?