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Bumpers for Life

8/30/2016

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We were bowling with friends the other day and I noticed in the lane next to us there were kids bowling in their lane with a guide and bumpers. The guide was an elevated aluminum ramp that the kids could position, start their ball at the top and roll it down to keep it straight. Now just in case the ball went astray, there were these side bumpers along the entire lane on both sides that kept the ball from sinking into the gutter. Man, bowling with a guide and bumpers looked very easy!

Can you imagine how manageable life would be with a guide and bumpers? One thing is for certain, we have THE GUIDE. Isaiah 58:11 says, “The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.”

In Proverbs 3:6, Solomon says, “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.”
So we know that we have the Lord’s promise that if we acknowledge Him and trust in Him wholeheartedly, He will guide and direct our path. That’s comforting!

Now what about the gutters of life? I know God’s path is straight but we sometimes get bumped in the gutter or drift that way from time to time. In life, there are no bumpers. But, we know that God will never allow us to stay down in that gutter nor would He allow us to go through something we cannot handle.  Paul says in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that, “God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted (tried or tested) beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”

So when the gutters of life threaten God’s straight path for you, there may not be bumpers but cling to this promise in Isaiah 41:10, “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

Amen!

Brian Lee

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9/5/2017 12:15:56 am

I am feeling my soul quite fresh and peaceful after reading this blog because it has taught a very basic concept of our life and faith by such a practical example. This blog should be read by everyone who ever considers one’s faith in God in trouble.

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