This morning I began a trip up to South Carolina.  We left around 5:30 and jumped on I95 north.  I asked about our route and found that there are many different ways to get to our destination that are all about the same travel time.  I asked about how we would decide which route to take which led to a discussion about the different paths.  I started thinking about how often we have different paths to what we are doing or where we are going.  It made me think about the following scripture from Proverbs.  Let’s look at it together today. 

My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”

God reminds us that He will direct our paths if we seek Him.  He will show us the way to go and how to live in our life.  While we are driving and talking about which route to take on this trip.  God offers clear guidance about the “paths” we should take in life.  When we follow Gods path for our life we avoid some of the wrong turns we tend to take when we go our own way.  I’ll let you know how this journey to SC goes but I know that we will always be on the right path when we follow God’s direction for our lives. 

In His Grip
Pastor Dave