Fog

There is no fog so thick it cannot be broken by the shining light of the "SON"

Joshua 1:9 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Fog.

An interesting thought as I drove into work this morning. The fog in our area was thick, like a visual blanket of mist covering the city.

I took the same route I use every day. I have driven this path each morning for nearly two years. I know exactly how long it should take me in most any circumstance.

But fog is a different story. That fog made my journey this morning seem twice as long. I wondered if I would ever make it to my destination. What was the reason for this? The mileage had not changed. The traffic flow was the same. So, what caused the shift in my travel time?

Nothing. Nothing but my perspective.

For you see, the fog had literally clouded my vision. My ability to judge distance and space was significantly impaired. Typical landmarks that I would use to determine how much further I had to travel were veiled, leaving me disoriented to my location.

So it is in our life of faith. The fog of our circumstances or experience can block our vision of God and His plan for our lives. If we sit long enough in the fog, it may very well threaten to choke out the very faith we possess; hoping for these things we cannot see.

But here is the rub!

The fog always lifts eventually! Once I arrived at my office to take my seat, and watched as the warmth of the sun began to burn off the vapors and mist from the ground, visual acuity was restored. I could see clearly, where just moments before I could see very little.

God is there. Amid the trials and struggles. In the resounding bang of every closed door. And He will lift the fog of doubt, fear, and care from our hearts as He shines the brilliant warmth of His love upon us.

Will you wait for Him? Will you trust Him when your natural eyes cannot see your hand in front of your face? He stands with you and holds out His love as a promise...that this too, like the fog, shall pass.

Heavenly Father, help us to keep our eyes fixed upon you. In the vast emptiness of the foggy times in our lives, when the circumstances or emotions overtake us. When life becomes too much for us to handle. We choose to see you. We believe that you truly are with us, wherever we go. Whatever comes into our lives, you are our strong tower, and we run to you.