I have a sculpture that sits on a shelf in my little bedroom office that I love love love. Only problem is that it does not quite accurately reflect the truth.
It's a guy and a girl on a bike, but the girl is sitting in the front.
One time Jorge went through all the trouble of lowering the seat so I could take the lead. I did--for about three minutes. It was so much harder than sitting in the back because of the harsh March winds out on the open trails of the Everglades in Shark Valley.
Jorge was able to handle the turbulence way better because he has a broader back and horse muscles in his legs.
When we are facing adverse conditions in life it is also best to allow God to take the lead.
Deuteronomy 31:8 "Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; He will neither fail you nor abandon you."
God Himself will go ahead of me? Little ole me? How special must I be. How special you must be. And He won't fail me? Or abandon me?
How can we be sure God is taking the lead?
Proverbs 3: 5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart;do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do,
and He will show you which path to take."
and He will show you which path to take."
We trust and seek Him first--through prayer--then He shows us which path to take.
Nice how this concept of "tandem" runs throughout the Bible. We have a role and God has a role. He waits for an invitation. It's time for many of us to switch to the backseat. For far too long we wake up and go about our day as though God is just waiting there for us in times of emergency, and He is. But how sweet to know that the One Who's seen what's up ahead, can help us avoid certain paths that aren't good for us.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, You will never fail us and You personally direct our paths when we seek You. Amen! We seek You now so that You will guide us and those we love down safe paths. Lead us into Your perfect purpose for our lives. In Jesus' name we pray, AMEN~
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