How hard could it be?

Today I made my way down to Duncan to visit a friend to play some golf...I totally rallied, great word Heather. Anyhow, while I was down there I thought I might as well go find the airport in Duncan after I had finished visiting. I have had some interest in finding it as I am a former student pilot. So the time came for the adventure to the airport.

I had a general idea of where to go, but not really. How hard could it be? Things where going great until I came to a four way stop, or was it a five way stop? Anyhow, which was the right way? I choose a direction and went with it. After driving for what seemed a long time I decided to pull over and see if my map of the Cowichan Valley was still in my vehicle. It was, so I located it and still got a little lost but eventually found my way to the private airstrip. When it came time to drive back to town, with the help of the map, I discovered that the airstrip really wasn't that far from the main road. I had made my journey way harder than it had to be without the map.

My adventure is not unlike my Spiritual walk at times. I figure I can make it on my own. How hard could it be? After awhile I eventually do pull over and look for the map I have had from the very start.

"Maybe you should pull over?"
"No Lord, just a little bit further I think I can make it from here."
"Ok, but I am here when you need me."

I may have the Bible but it also helpful to have people to guide us who have been down the same road. Just like when I asked a gentleman working in his garden if he knew where the airport was. I read the map wrong and it lead to his house, but he had been down the road to the airport before and was able to guide me back on the right path.

I am reminded of a message given by Chris King that went something like this. As long as we keep moving God can still direct us. It may take longer to get where He wants us, but we will eventually get there.