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Study of Bible Words...

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"Man shall not live by bread alone,

but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matt. 4:4

Study to shew thyself approved unto God...2 Tim 21:15

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WORD FOR TODAY. . .

Study this word. . . know what it means, and then use it today.

Guide...Guidance (Concordance info is on the word "guide")

Strong's Concordance. . .2720 (Greek)

Kateuthono = kat-yoo-thoo-no

to straighten fully, i.e. (fig.) direct, guide

Application:

When I meditated on the word guidance, I kept seeing "dance" at the end of the word. I remember reading that doing God's will is a lot like dancing. When two people try to lead, nothing feels right. The movement doesn't flow with the music, and everything is quite uncomfortable and jerky. When one person relaxes and lets the other lead, both bodies begin to flow with the music. One gives gentle cues, perhaps with a nudge to the back or by pressing lightly in one direction or another. It's as if two become one body, moving beautifully. The dance takes surrender, willingness, and attentiveness from one person and gentle guidance and skill from the other.

My eyes drew back to the word guidance. When I saw "G," I thought of God, followed by "u" and "i." God, "u" and "I" dance. God, You and I dance. This statement is what guidance means to me. As prayed, I became willing to trust that I would get His guidance in my life. Once again, I became willing to let God lead.

(Author Unknown)

When we allow Him to direct us, to lead and guide, we have the peace that passes all understanding that He promises us....all confusion and struggle seems to fall away.

Luke 1:79b

...to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Concordance info from this word)

Related verses:

Ps. 32:8 I will guide thee with mine eye... (to advise, give counsel, guide)

John 16:13...He will guide into all truth... (to show the way...guide)

Researched by,

Marlene JuHaros

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