He, Who Leads

Reading: Isaiah 47, 48
My Verse:  48:17  "Thus, says the Lord, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord your God, Who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way that you should go."

We seem to be forever searching, seeking, wondering where we should go, how or what we should do.  Here, Lord, You cry out to us that You will lead us "in the way that we should go".  Not only will You lead us but You "will teach us to profit".  It comes down to how much do I 'trust' You, Lord?

The trust test comes to mind here.  You know the one where you fall backwards, hoping your friends will catch you.  Falling backwards into Your arms Lord  is scarey - but, the alternative is not better!  I realize that the alternative is flaying about in darkness - going first one way then another, with no idea of what's ahead because I am blind to the future.

These last few weeks have been difficult.  I would often fret because I felt so helpless, things were so uncertain.  Then, Lord, You would remind me that yes, You are there and yes, You do care. Once I realized this, I could fall backwards into Your arms, .  And You were there to catch me, Lord.  Your arms felt firm and sure.  "The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore." (Psalm 121:8)  I didn't need to fret about what was coming up because as your child, I can trust in the promises You have given me.

Lord, thank you for saving me from a life of constant seeking and never finding, a life of constant fretting about my tomorrows.  Thank you for that wonderful feeling of assurance and peace.  "in Me you may have perfect peace and confidence".  (John 16:33)

Ditat Deus - God Enriches!