The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage. – Psalm 16:6
Where are the boundary lines? One of the first questions a prospective buyer asks when looking at a piece of land concerns the boundaries. He wants to know the exact length and width of the property. He feels more secure if he is shown the surveyor’s stakes.
More than one person has built without positively ascertaining the property lines, and learned to his sorrow that he was on his neighbor’s land. Such mistakes can lead to loss of time and money—perhaps even court action and financial loss. So it is easy to see how vital it is to know where the boundary lines are . . . no guessing!
Boundary lines apply to Christians, too. God has set some limits and it is important to know where they are and what is included. As we study His Word and listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, He will teach us what things are pleasing to Him and what things are “out of bounds.” As we learn about His principles and obey them, we will see His blessing in our lives.
It is also important to know that these boundary lines are unchangeable and are for our good. God created principles for us to live by at the beginning of time, and throughout the history of the world they have not been altered. The same values that Abraham held are the ones that you and I must also embrace. And how thankful we are for them! Living by the teachings of the Bible prevents us from experiencing much of the pain and heartache that exists because of sin. In His love, God shows us the simple path that leads to peace, joy, and contentment on earth.
God’s lines are well-defined and eternal. If we stay within the boundaries of His Holy Word, we will reap the benefits of the goodly heritage that He has provided for all His children.