His way is perfect

PSALMS 18:30
As for God, His way is perfect: the word of the Lord is proven; He is a shield to all who trust in Him...


This verse is such a comfort to me especially when times get tough, and I find myself going through some extremely trying moments. Think of it! God's way is perfect. The word is "perfect" is not merely "good" or "okay", but flawless and best.

The Psalmist, David, was led by God to kill the Philistine Giant - Goliath, and instead of being recognized as someone who had rendered great service to the King, he was a victim of jealousy instead. After risking his life for the Israelite nation, time and again, he found himself in danger of being assassinated by King Saul! Now, David could have easily grumbled and complained. Instead, he often went to the Lord in praise. As a result, God never failed to deliver him from the hands of His enemies. Psalms 8:30 was written as a response to God's deliverance on the day God delivered him from his enemies.

How many of us have found ourselves in terrible circumstances? Stress, frustration, even sorrow and disappointment? That would be all of us. Now then, how many of us can be like David, and give God praise in the midst of our trials and difficulties, knowing that God's way is perfect?

Proverbs 3:5,6 tells us to "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths." God's perfect way does have ONE pre-requisite - that you have to trust in Him with all your heart! Psalms 18:30 reiterates this point, in saying that God is a shield "to all who trust in Him".
Often times, when things turn out contrary to how we would like it to, we lean on our own human understanding, and try to find human solutions. In fact, this often happens when we abandon quiet time with our Father in heaven. This search for human solutions to our difficulties will mostly lead to even more frustration! In fact, most "solutions" are but temporal ones.

For Christians abiding in the Lord, the problems can be wholeheartedly committed to the Lord in prayer. And God, whose way is perfect, will at ALL TIMES lead you through your trial. And even if He doesn't, you will know more assuredly that there is a reason, a perfect reason, for His decision to leave you there for a while. Perhaps it's His refining fire! This is such a blessing once you’ve been through it. But whatever it is, for those who trust in God and abide in Him, we can draw assurance as King David did, from God's way that's perfect.

This definitely isn't, like what some skeptical people would say, an alternative for weak minded people who cannot make it on their own! David was a mighty warrior who could choose to survive on His own. But even he knew that only God could ultimately protect Him, and lead Him through safely.


Our self determined path can only lead us to disappointment and sorrow, time and again. Why won't you humbly submit yourself to God's perfect way?