Psalm 19:1-2
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge.
Before I retire each night I go to the front door and gaze into the skies. Even here in the State of Washington, I can usually locate the North Star. The other stars change position during the night and throughout the year, but the good ole Pole Star is always in the same position.
I have enjoyed reading about the “chuck wagon” cooks of the early cattle drives. In addition to his responsibility of cooking, cleaning, mending, along with a host of other tasks, there was one significant task that may have gone unnoticed–the cook gave direction. At night, “cookie” would always turn the tongue of the chuck wagon so it would face north. The next morning the trail boss could look at the wagon’s tongue and know in which direction to head out.
We certainly do not have a chuck wagon, but we do have a tongue. If we make it our obligation to keep our tongue pointed in the right direction, others will have an idea if they are on course or off course. They should at least should see where we are going by our walk.
Let me share what the apostle Paul had to say in Philippians 4:8-9: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
The tongue of Paul’s wagon was pointed in the right direction and he wanted others to know that they could follow him with confidence. Can those in your realm of influence have that same confidence in you?
Blessings dear hearts. Draw near to God today, trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil