A Refuge and a Ruin

A refuge and a ruin

Early explorers who dared to cross oceans quickly learned a valuable lesson: The currents of the sea could carry them to their destination, if followed correctly. Those currents could also divert them from their journey, if ignored. The very same current can have either a positive effect or a negative effect on a sailing vessel; it all depends on the knowledge and the response of the crew.

God's wisdom is, in some ways, like the currents of the sea. It can carry us where we need to go. It is our refuge, the means to keep us safe and bring us to our desired destination. But only if we follow it. The benefit of His wisdom only applies to those who are willing to line up with it and set their course accordingly. Otherwise, those same beneficial currents will lead to ruin.

History is filled with millions who have tried to follow a path contrary to wisdom. It may be a false religion or philosophy, a personal ambition, a political agenda, an economic strategy, or any other things that we humans, in our ignorance, may set our hearts on. Millions have sailed against the currents of wisdom and failed. Their end is miserable. What looked so promising was found to be futile.

Do you have plans for your future? Examine them closely and ask yourself if they are thoroughly thought through. If not, you could sail comfortably for thousands of miles, thinking you're headed toward the right destination, only to find out you're far, far away. Even slight variations in the beginning can lead you way off course in the end. Plan now. Learn the currents. Take refuges in the wisdom that God has blessed you with.

I wish you the best journey, remember that your passage is not a straight line to your destination. I believe we are required to pay attention to every move we make, not to just go with the flow!

Start with the end in mind.

*Avoid Ruin *Seek Refuge and be Refuge.*

XOX, Tracey