Proverbs 4:12A father and his son were camped in a wooded area a little way from the nearest village. The father had a letter which needed mailing and asked his son to take it to the post office in the village. The father took his son to the edge of camp and showed him the trail which led to the village. "But Father," said the little boy,"I don't see how that path will ever reach town." The father took his hand in his and pointed explaining,"See down the trail to that big tree where the trail seems to come to an end?" "Oh, yes, sir, I see that the path goes that far, but the village is not there!" "Well, when you get to that big tree, you will see further on around the bend and down the trail. Just go to the tree and then follow the trail until you come to the next corner, then look ahead follow it some more until you see some houses. When you come to the houses, you will see the post office. There you can mail my letter!"
The love of God quite as often withholds the view of the entire distance of the winding path through life. He reveals it to us step by step and from corner to corner. Hence it is necessary to trust Him to lead, for He can see around the bend in the road. He knows what lies ahead, and whether we can cope with the situation now or later. He consults our wants, not our wishes, like a wise and loving Father. His corners are not the end of the way. Corners discipline faith, teach us patience to walk step by step, and fit us for blessing. Because our vision is limited, it causes us to continually seek His guidance.
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