In a previous post, someone referred to the scripture of Proverbs 16:9, “A man plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” This verse took me back to about a year ago, when I went shopping with my father. Along with being in pastoral ministry, my father likes to do some farming. On this particular day, he was shopping for a new pair of work boots. You must understand that my father tends to be tight and always looks for the cheap way out. For years, he would get his work boots from local department stores, such as K-mart or Wal-Mart. In this search for new boots, it wasn’t long before we had pulled up in front of a J.C. Penny. I said to him, “Why in the world do you want work boots from a store in the mall? That will be pretty expensive!” He looked at me and said “Son, I’ve always bought cheap boots, but I’ve realized in my old age, that your feet have a lot to carry. They’ve got to carry the rest of your body!”

I was quickly reminded by the Holy Spirit of Psalms 119:105, “Thy word is a Lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” Our feet will take us anywhere that we want to go, but the only way we can plan that way and be directed by the Lord is by abiding in God’s word. When His word is dwelling richly in our lives (Colossians 3:16), we will not have to worry about which way to go. He will speak and turn our dark paths into light. From my own experiences, I’ve always said to young people, “If you are having trouble in your life hearing the voice of the Holy Spirit, just pick it up and read it.” So why not make life easier on your feet. Take care of them by lighting your path.

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