October 8

Would anyone be so foolish as to embark upon a long journey without a road map? Yes, Marko Polo did and so did Christopher Columbus—and perhaps some husbands have—but most of the time, we really do want a sense of where we’re going and knowledge of how to arrive there expeditiously.

When we are in unfamiliar territory, we might even hire a guide. Most tourists into Kenya or Uganda don’t set off without a guide, without someone who knows the wild land like the back of his hand. We love adventure, but we don’t want any unpleasant surprises along the way.

Life is a trip into uncharted territory. Each day is a journey to a place we’ve never been. Nobody awakens with a complete vision of what the day will hold. We may have a plan, an idea of where we are to go and what we are to do, but in reality, we can’t presume there won’t be a turn of events that will change our lives—perhaps forever.

The Lord has offered to be our Guide. He’s extended His offer to show us the way successfully through the ordinary routes we travel and the highways and byways and rabbit trails that could become part of our journey. In Psalm 32:8 He says, “I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go. I will counsel you and keep My eye upon you.” It’s really too good an offer to pass up.