When our direction is unclear, there is darkness and we can’t see where to go, we are either frozen in place, or worse, we’re stumbling along thinking that we can figure it out as we go. Then all of a sudden, probably when we think we can’t go one more minute in the darkness, God’s light FLOODS our path. It’s so bright in fact, we have to blink and squint because our eyes have gotten so used to the darkness, then we have to stand for a minute and get used the brightness. All of a sudden we can see the obstacles that were hidden by the darkness. We can not only avoid them now, but we can remove them. Sometimes a distraction will be placed directly on our clearly marked path, but everything is so bright, that we can just jump that hurdle as we’re speeding along on our way. God will not misguide us, he won’t put confusing signs in our way. We don’t have to stroll our way along the path, we can RUN. There is no risk of getting lost or hurt when we are on the straight, smooth path of God because it’s a guaranteed successful trip!
Time and time again I am reminded that God’s ways are best, and that HE has a plan that is probably a lot better than mine. Do I stumble along in the darkness trying my best to find my way? Or do I wait until the lights come on? When they do, do I take a minute to adjust? Do I make a note of the lay of the land? Do I recognize where the path is and where the obstacles are? When I see the clearly marked path, do I run?
Lord thank you for this promise and this picture you’ve given me. Remind me that when I feel like I am the darkness, to just wait until You turn on the lights. Help me to not try to navigate on my own. Remind me to notice the lay of the land before I start to run. Thank you for the promise of a sure smooth path. I’m lacing up my shoes, ready for the race.
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