Proverbs 4:25-26 “25 Let your eyes look directly ahead and let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. 26 Watch the path of your feet and all your ways will be established.”

WATCH WHERE YOU’RE GOING

Have you ever been hiking in the woods?  My wife and I love to do that.  In fact, we need to do that more.  Just being outside enjoying the creation of God is refreshing.  But part of hiking is keeping your eyes on the trail, right?  I mean, you can get off the trail quickly if you are not careful, and then you’re lost.

Trails look different according to how much light you have, too.  Walking in the woods at night requires a well-defined path. You need to be extra mindful of each step you take or you can step in a hole or trip over something.

TEACHING MOMENT

Most children love to go into the woods to explore.  But we must teach them how to navigate the trails.  In the same way, we must teach them to navigate the trails of life.  The next time you are in the woods with your kids, use this verse.  Expound on the fact that we have to keep our eyes on the trail.  If you want to look around, stop and take it all in, but don’t walk and do that.

The Lord tells us here in this passage to look, let our gaze be fixed and to watch.  Three times in two verses he talks about how we should see.  He wants us to teach others the same skill.  We must stay focused on the path or we are subject to wander off.

How are you walking today?  Are you hopelessly lost in the woods with the trail nowhere in sight?  Have you forgotten how you got there?  Stop where you are!  Ask the Lord to direct you back to His path. He has blazed it!  He will guide you!  You just have to trust that His path is the best one for you.  Break out your compass and let Him lead you to “true North,” back to Him.