Recently, I had to venture out into the world, not knowing where I was going. I packed my bags and took off. I had to have faith I would end up somewhere safe. I did land in a place where I was welcomed in, and I felt taken care of there.
I did not know about the fact that the Lord goes before us wherever we may go. In the above case, I knew he did arrive before me when I got there. Everything was so perfect, and I had all that I needed too.
It was so different from where I’d been. It was fresh and new, with trees, plants, and flowers.
And the other day, I journeyed on a path I had never been on before. I had many stops along the way, but there was no obstacle blocking any of the avenues.
And, when I first set foot on my college campus, it was obvious that someone had led me there. I did not know at the time that Jesus was even out there in the world, so I didn’t know it was him who paved the road ahead of me in that instance. But, I do now.
Earlier in my life, I went spelunking (cave exploring) and had to enter a cave through a narrow opening, crawling on my stomach the whole way in. Once inside, there were caverns of all sizes. They were strung together in a maze-like fashion, and I know I wouldn’t have made it out of that cave without Jesus leading me. Because while inside, I encountered a dangerous situation that was a matter of life and death. Only Jesus could have made sure I found a straight path to escape.
Isaiah 45:2 reads, “I will go before you and make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze and cut bars of iron.” NKJV
Thank you for reading.
I love you,
Lisa Brown
Bethlehem Blessing 
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