One evening recently I was walking with my family on a beach at dusk. It is a beach we know quite well, but as the daylight faded and the sun set it felt rather more unfamiliar. We knew we were heading towards a tower at the far end of the beach, and that once we reached the tower we would know our way off the beach and back to where we were parked. We could see lights in the distance so just kept on walking towards them. As we climbed over a dune we could finally see the tower we had been looking for. One of the children said to me " God provided the light and it led us to our destination. Isn't that kind! "
I had to agree, and as I pondered on his wise words it reminded me that that is what God does for us every day through his word. He gives us daily light in times of darkness, and words of direction to lead us on the right paths. If we follow that daily light, He will indeed lead us to our destination, he'll show us the way, and he'll be beside us every step of it.
Much as I tried to learn and recall the memory verses from 40 days I struggled quite a bit. But one verse came back to me as I finished the walk back to where we were parked that night.
"Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path" Psalm 119:105
I like the picture of a lamp for my feet – so that even if I cannot see through the darkness ahead, even though I may have to totally trust and just keep going even though I cannot see the outcome, God's light will shine on the path I need to follow and keep guiding the steps I take. Even though I cannot see what is before me, as long as I stay focused on following God's path He'll be there lighting the way.
Lord, thank you for the light that your word sheds on our daily challenges, and for the way it leads us to the right destination. Please keep us committed to reading your word daily, and continue to lead us in your heavenly light. Amen
Corinne Mason
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