Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.
The Lord orders the path and the destination of a good man. For believers the Good Shepherd leads us on the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake, and we end up in green pastures beside still waters. This is eternal life, which we have now and will enjoy forever. The good man is the believer in Jesus Christ, who has filled us with God’s life and goodness. Where to go and how to get there is controlled by the Lord.
Our response to God’s care and provision and guiding leadership is to delight in His Way. A pleasant and joyful life results from living according to His Law, His good ways. When we fail (and we will), Jesus is the Way who finds us, puts us back on the path, and leads us on the right track. We are delighted to be on the Way, and overjoyed to be restored to the fold.
Ordered steps and a delightful way is one good way of picturing the daily life of the believer. Since Jesus is the Way and the Life for us, pure delight is the hallmark of the Christian life.