When we were kids and went to S.S. and church, chances are pretty good, we heard these words (or learned this Bible verse):

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." - Psalms 119:105

We have lots of various Bible translations since those days. The Bible I enjoy reading says it this way, "Your words are a flashlight to light the path ahead of me, and keep me from stumbling."

The commentary at the bottom of that same page says, "A walk in the woods at night makes it obvious that a light is necessary to prevent one from tripping over tree roots or falling in holes. In this life, we walk through a dark forest of evil in a world that has turned its back on God. But the Bible can be our light to show us the way ahead so we won't stumble as we walk. It reveals the entangling roots of false values and philosophies. Study the Bible so you can see your way clear enougth to stay on the right path."

Sometimes "bad" things happen to us; sometimes "evil" in the world seems to have the upper hand. And we become lost, confused, discouraged.

God says, "Here I have a flashlight for you. Follow me. You don't need to get tripped up, lost or confused."

I need that kind of leadership. Sometimes I forget to follow!