Today’s Post By: Rae Lynn DeAngelis
Some of the most precious memories from my childhood come from our family’s time on the farm. Our weekend getaways to the farm in Milan, Indiana provided a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of suburbia. We had a big field next to the farmhouse with a trail for our little Honda 90 motorcycle. It was great fun! The path was well-worn and easy to travel, but every once in a while, we would veer off the beaten path and explore other parts of the field.
The grass and weeds outside of the path were so tall that they often obstructed our view from obstacles before us. Sometimes we would hit a big bump and practically fall off the motorcycle. It was definitely safer to stay on the beaten path. (But not nearly as interesting.)
“He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” (Psalm 23:3)
When I first started Living in Truth Ministries, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. This ministry was (and still is) unchartered territory—a path I’ve never before traveled. Because everything is new to me, I’ve made some mistakes along the way. Sometimes it feels like those times when I strayed off the main motorcycle trail as a child—exciting yet scary. I can’t always see what’s up ahead, and the unexpected bumps can nearly knock me down; but still, I continue to press on.
Think about it. Somebody had to clear the original motorcycle path when I was a kid. Doing so would have taken great amounts of time and effort. They would have had to bore through the weeds, rocks, and bumps in order to create a safe path for others to travel.
I may not always know what’s up ahead on this ministry journey, but I need to remember that I’m not clearing this path alone. The bumps will keep coming, but that’s okay. Jesus is walking ahead of me, leading the way and minimizing my risks. He also goes behind me and is ready to catch me when I fall. “You broaden the path beneath me, so that my ankles do not turn.” (Psalm 18:36)
In reality, I don’t need to know where I’m going because Jesus knows the way.
He knows your way too.
Whether you’re clearing a new trail or traveling a well-worn path, keep your eyes on Jesus. He will pave the way.
“When my spirit grows faint within me, it is you who knows my way.” (Psalm 142:3)
“…in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:6)