THE DIFFICULT ROAD

“No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear” (1 Corinthians 10:13a).

At times the road before me seems long, steep and challenging. I can feel lost. Uncertain. Afraid. Sometimes I’m not sure I have the strength for the journey.

It’s in those times that God wants me to remember I’m not traveling alone. He is my ever-present guide.  He knows where the road leads. He can see what lies ahead. And that’s not all.

God also knows my concerns. He knows what I feel. The pain I cannot explain to someone else … God knows. The fear of the unknown—He knows.  And He offers me Himself.

Perhaps you feel overwhelmed today. You may be experiencing some sadness, loss or worry. You may find that God has called you to a difficult path. “Surely,” you think, “God has an easier road for me to travel.”

The truth is, we aren’t wise enough to assume another path would be best for us.

*Maybe the easier road won’t make us into the person God intends us to be.

*Perhaps the difficult road is a path of grace—protecting us from the worst.

*Maybe this road is about learning something new about God or ourselves.

*Could it be the difficult journey is the path that prepares us for a greater purpose or a greater faith in God?

Out of all the possible paths, God knows the best path.

Our key verse reminds us, “His ways are higher than our ways. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts.”

**Because of this, we can take the path God has laid out for us today. We can trust, and not fear, in His infinite wisdom and love. And we can be certain that God will never lead us down the wrong road.

Do not be troubled by these times of perplexity. They are normal experiences coming to all in the life of faith.
Lord, because You will never lead me down the wrong road, I can trust You when I need to make decisions about my family, my career, and my health. Thank You for Your wisdom and guidance. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.