Dangerous Crossings

Psalm 77:19, “Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.”
Recently we all saw how flood waters covered much of the South, waters swift and rushing that made travel difficult if not impossible. We are warned not to cross swollen creeks or water covered roads. The bottom could be slippery and the waters depth may not be known. We are told to turn around don’t drown. There are many challenges in life and like the flooded roads we may not see the dangers that lay just beneath the surface. We lose sleep pondering how we can overcome these challenges. Trying to determine how we can negotiate though the danger zone causes us to take chances that we should not take.
In Psalm 77:11we are reminded, “I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.” God knows where the pot holes are and what dangers are ahead. Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps are not known.
That is the way it is with God. Although we can’t see Him He surely is there. Unseen He leads His people. God is not afraid of the currents or the storms of life. His courage and strength are infinite. Like a good shepherd he leads His flock through troubled waters to higher ground. He cares for His flock His sheep hear His voice and they follow Him.
It is when we take our eyes off the shepherd that we run into trouble. When we get off course God sends others to guide us. Sometimes it is with wise counsel of a father or mother. Sometimes God uses a friend to show us the way or simply the loving touch of a small child to light our path. Our ways are not His ways but His ways are always sure and strong.
When we have fallen and cannot get up if we will but look up we will find God’s hands reaching down to help us up. All we have to do is reach out and take His hand. When we find the path is covered with swift and rushing waters all we need do is call. Though we may not see His foot prints or understand how He can show us the way we can know He is standing there ready and willing to lift us up. Our Lord is a tough and tender shepherd who leads us through perilous crossings to the other side.
Have you put your hand is His? Or are still trying to go it alone? What causes you to lose sleep at night? Why do you not put your troubles in His hands?