So, I made it to just shy of Birmingham. I need to press on. Yet, having not written any of you my friends nor posting on my website; I did not want any of you to be worrying. I have not had internet for several days since I had it shut down at my house. I then worked long hours on Saturday and Sunday, my last weekend with Florida Cardiology. Monday, loaded the truck and yesterday took off on this new journey and adventure. God has guided every step, at times in the back ground preparing the way. At times, I didn’t understand some of the preparation; but, I didn’t need to understand, only trust.
So, with all the timing working out perfectly. New job starts next Monday and ice storm that passed through Kentucky (my route) should be melted as I cross through today. The sun will remain present through Thursday and snow predicted for Saturday across the Midwest in the USA. God’s timing is so perfect as He arranged the time of my travel over three months ago. I soon want to start a series for you on fearless faith; but, this morning just wanted to give you an update on my progress and to let all of you know that I am thinking of you. Also, I have time during my travel across the USA with only God and I in the cab of that truck to pray for each of you. We having been having a wonderful time of talking.
The other voice in my truck is my GPS
which I have learned to follow even when I wonder sometimes. Yesterday, it decided to send me through a group of rural US highways with narrow roads and lots of little towns (none of which had truck parking at any of the places to eat). Oh, well; the final stage before entering an interstate my GPS voice decided to lead me through a winding residential community as school had just been dismissed and parents driving children home. Remember I need to make wide turns. Imagine the face of one mother when she looked up from her text messaging to see the front of my truck within inches of her door; but, I was very cautious as I inched the front pass her on the turn and even missed the electric pole with my trailer. Actually I cleared the corner perfectly with the trailer as well. I am certain, God guided the truck and trailer as well. It made me remember the song, "Jesus take the Wheel." I am grateful for the prayer team of the Church of the Apostles (Leading the Way) for all their prayers over the last year and particularly the last three months.
So, the verse for today? Much like Jacob, God has lead me each step of the way. Look at Deuteronomy 32: "10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.
11 As an eagle stirreth up her nest, fluttereth over her young, spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh them, beareth them on her wings:
12 So the Lord alone did lead him"
And for my friends around the world. Riding shotgun refers to the practice of sitting alongside the driver in a moving vehicle. Keys points to remember.
1. Even when the road narrows and you are carrying a heavy load, God is in Control.
2. Trust God to guide you through any storm, His plan is a plan based on love for you.
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