Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
~ Psalm 119:105
Our lives are a path that lead into our future. We can't see that future,
however, and sometimes that makes it hard to trust God. We'd like to know
what lies ahead for us, to know what job to take, what road to follow, to know
who to marry, what church to go to, and more. This is where we learn to trust
God, one step at a time.
I once heard it said that in the days of the bible, when people travelled at
night they had small clay lamps filled with oil that tied to their shoes, and
these lamps would light the path that lay before them, a few steps at a time.
They couldn't see their destination, yet they knew the path they were
following, and focused on the steps that lay right before them, not the steps
they had yet to take miles down the road.
Our lives as Christians should be like that. We know our destination as
believers, and we need to trust God to guide us along the path He has prepared
for us, keeping us safe in His hands. We don't know what roads we'll travel
as we follow God, but we do know He's with us, and He will guide our steps
each day, as we turn to Him.
Though the darkness of this world surrounds us, the light of God's Holy Spirit
guides us each step of the way. One step at a time. As we need it. Step by
step, trusting in the goodness of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has only good for
us today....and everyday!
Lord, we live in a dark world, and sometimes knowing Your will is so hard. As
we turn to You for guidance, light the path that lies before us and strengthen
us to step out in faith, even though we don't fully see Your direction. Help
us to be faithful to what You have shown us today and continue to light our
paths as we pursue You.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
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