The middle of the ocean

If you have never been on the open ocean in the middle of the night, you have missed a treat. Yes, there is some light but not much; it is really hard to see. You might pick up a faint reflection from the moon light shining on some object but it is very faint. For the most part, you don't see anything that your lights aren't shining on.

We hear stories of ships that crash into rocks and land masses because it was dark or stormy or both. Again, it is hard to see without the help of auxiliary lighting. Of course, ships have sonar and radar and GPS, which has certainly made navigation easier in recent days. But, one of the first, and best, beacons that navigators had were lighthouses...

Today's word is Psalm 43:3, ESV, which reads, "Send out Your light and Your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and to Your dwelling!"

Much like lighthouses help navigate the seas, we need a beacon to lead us in our everyday lives. Many folks look for their direction in a lot of different, and sometimes strange, ways. They will listen to talk show hosts or the new, popular self-help "guru" or someone who claims to be an expert but they really aren't. Why not go to the source? Why not take GOD'S road map for our lives, The Holy Bible, and utilize it for direction?

If you find yourself lost and looking for direction, you need something dependable to show you the way. Even the modern day GPS will park you in front of a vacant lot that is supposed to be the main tourist attraction in town; it's not always dependable. BUT, GOD is the same yesterday, today, forever. His direction will get you where you need to be - with Him - even if you are in the middle of the ocean.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T