PROMISE #117 - APRIL 27

. . the Spirit of truth, is come, He will guide you into all truth: for He shall not speak of Himself; but whatsoever He shall hear, that shall He speak: and He will shew you things to come. ~John 16:13

A long time ago, I had the challenging task of traveling from a country setting to the expressway. It was to be an approximate 20-minute drive. This was before the days of owning a GPS. My unfamiliarity with the countryside and limited time posed a challenge.

I was a little worried about how I would arrive there without directions. One of the family members I was staying with saw that I was having trouble and offered to drive her car in front of mine to show me the way to the expressway. I was so happy that I didn't have to confront the changing speed limits, tricky turns, and other problems by myself.

The sun was shining brightly over the cornfields as we passed by, and I recall how much I appreciated the journey. During this experience, I heard the Lord say to my heart, "This is what it feels like to be led." I instantly understood what the Lord was trying to tell me.

I did not need to concern myself with reaching my destination, as I was simply following the vehicle ahead. I just had to follow. When we let the Spirit of God lead us, we can relax and go where He wants us to go. Romans 8:14 says, "As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God."

Today's promise says that we don't have to navigate the course of life on our own. Jesus said the Holy Spirit would guide us in all truth, and we just have to follow Him. Praise the Lord! That's wonderful news!

Prayer:

Thank you, Father, for leading me in the right direction through your Holy Spirit. I just have to listen to your quiet voice; I don't have to figure out my own path. Today, I choose to calm my worried heart so I can hear your soft voice as you take my hand and show me the way.

I pray in Jesus' name. Amen.