Photo by: Dee Kamp
Bit and Bridle
A
wispy ground fog was forming and floating about us as we walked near the gentle
summer waves of the Pacific Ocean. Those who were walking toward us were barely
discernible, more like shadows than normal human form.
I
stopped a moment confused as to what was coming out of the fog. I stared and finally
decided it looked like two people who leading a small horse our way.
8 “I will instruct you and teach you in
the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.”
I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.
9 Do not be like the horse or the mule which have no understanding
but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
10 Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love
surrounds the one who trusts in him.”
Psalm 32:8-10 NIV
As
they drew closer I laughed, for it wasn’t a horse at all— it was a beautiful fawn
colored Great Dane led by a bridle made especially for dogs.
It
was a perfect picture for me for Psalm 32:8, which by Godly coincidence I had
just read that morning in my devotion time.
As
the dog and master drew closer I could see the beautiful animal was shy and
uncertain in this strange and new environment. He had no former experience or knowledge
of walking on the beach we learned as we visited with his owners.
“This
bridle makes him feel secure and calm, but he really doesn’t need it, he loves
and trusts us,” they explained.
How
great is our God to provide for us His instruction manual for life, the Bible.
And by His Word we too can rely on Him to walk beside us every step of the way,
day in and day out. Our only job is to trust completely in Him and let Him lead
us by His unfailing love.
No
matter if we walk out of our comfort zone, if life leads us to strange places
and strange peoples our Lord constantly walks beside us surrounding us in His
unfailing love. Our only job is to be wise in His Word, trust and love Him to
lead the way.
As
with the Great Dane, no bit or bridle is necessary for those who love and trust
in the Lord to lead the way.
“Bit
or Bridle” by Dee Kamp, Grace Every Morning Ministries© September 9, 2013
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