“The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in Whom I will trust” (Psalm 18:2).

I was a young boy who loved playing outside everyday regardless of the weather. I distinctly remember my mom telling me that I was to be home at a particular time. It seems that I had gotten in trouble just a few days before this because I hadn’t obeyed my mom. I disregarded the time she had said to be home. Now after being firmly reminded of this, I set out to play with friends. I headed east on Bloomingdale, south on Allegheny, and then east on Judge Road in my hometown. Did you get the zig-zag directions? It was straight, then left, then straight, and then right. It was a great time playing ball with lots of the guys. Suddenly it hit me! The time had flown by, and I could not make it home in time if I stayed on the roads. I had a great (?) idea! If I cut through the fields, I might make it. You are smiling, I can tell! The fields were muddy, very muddy. They became muddier as I got about halfway into them. I learned the vivid lesson of the blessing that results from staying on firm pavement. The harder I tried running, the more I sank in. The object lesson is vivid. The Lord is our Rock. He is firm and stable. You can trust Him. You can have confidence in Him.

For today: How thankful I am for the Savior Who is the Rock. How wonderful to belong to Him. Yes, if you are wondering, I got in trouble for being late and trouble for being a muddy mess!