The Path is Sure

After the blizzard a couple of days ago, my path to church was once again marked with uncertainty.  As I gingerly picked my way across the frozen snow, I noticed 2 things.  

First, there were cracks and indentations in that crusty top layer... after it snowed, the temperature rose above freezing for a day.  I surmised that although the top had refrozen, the under layer might not be reliable.

The second thing I noticed was that what I had assumed was tundra grass sticking out of the snow weren't really blades of grass... but were actually little sticks!  Yep, upon close inspection I realized that those were the tops of small trees buried under the snow with tiny branches poking out...  an indication of how deep the snow layer actually is.

Those newly acquired observations convinced me to hightail it over to the partially uncovered boardwalk as soon as I spotted it.  Once my feet hit the boardwalk, my stride became sure and purposeful.  I realized that when I walked on the prepared path, I could take steps without doubting whether or not it would give way under me.  Even when treading over the parts of the boardwalk obscured from my sight by snow, I could confidently step, knowing that the foundation was sure.

As I pray for the Lord to show me my next steps in my life,  I find this simple walk to church encouraging.  The Lord has prepared a path for me to walk that is secure and trustworthy.  He will show me the way, even my that path is hidden.  I'm grateful for His loving guidance!

"I will lead the blind by ways they have not known, 

along unfamiliar paths I will guide them;

I will turn the darkness into light before them 

and make the rough places smooth.

These are the things I will do;

I will not forsake them." Isaiah 42:16