The LORD has life paths set for mankind. A life path is a way to live; how to walk by faith in Jesus, live a righteous life, and interact with others and the environment. “Path” is “orah” (a transliteration) in Hebrew meaning “a well-trodden road or path” and “manner.” It can also mean caravan because we do not walk the path alone. God’s life paths include loving God and others. God has a life path set for each person. David asks the Lord Jesus to teach him these life paths, a wise request.
Another wise request follows the first. David asks the Lord God his Savior to guide him in truth and teach him. When interested in learning how to dance, play a musical instrument, or becoming an athlete I need someone to show me the way an expert does those things. I need a mentor. I put my hope in my mentor’s wisdom and expertise.
If I am interested in dance I am shown Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers moves on a dance floor. If I am interested in playing the drums I am shown beats by Buddy Rich, Ringo Star, and Neil Pert. If I am interested in baseball I am shown Pete Rose, Jackie Robison, and Babe Ruth. If I am interested in righteous living the Holy Spirit shows me Jesus, the Son of God, and reminds me of the truth he taught. (John 15:26)
However, being shown and taught is only the beginning for all four of these human activities; dance, music, sports, and life require physical action. If I merely learn and do not do I am not a dancer, musician, athlete, and Christian. I too pray to the Lord Jesus as David “Show me, teach me, and guide me in your truth as I follow the footsteps of Jesus and others who followed you before me.”
