The Cautious Traveler

As the leaves begin to turn colors, folks take to the road to see the beautiful fall colors. But who wants to drive! The driver has to watch the road! We have good directions for travel: "Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersover thou goest." (Joshua 1:9). Whether the road is smooth or rough, the directions are the same -- be strong, don’t be afraid or discouraged, God is with us. These words were not written [just] for the traveler who has lots of frequent flyer miles and an unlimited expense account. They were given to normal folks like you and I who struggle in the trenches with not enough time, money, patience, and stamina to go it alone. M.A. Kelty writes, "Watch your way then, as a cautious traveler; and don't be gazing at that mountain or river in the distance, and say, 'How shall I ever get over them?' but keep to the present little inch that is before you, and accomplish that in the little moment that belongs to it." God in His great wisdom gives us just enough strength, just enough courage, and just enough fearlessness for the moment. We must not watch the road but keep our eyes on The Driver Who knows the road best. It's the cautious way to travel!