Proverbs 4:25-27   ²⁵ Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.  ²⁶ Keep straight the path of your feet, and all your ways will be sure.  ²⁷ Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.

Have you ever ridden in cars with drivers who don’t keep their eyes on the road? They enjoy looking at the scenery, reading billboards, and describing all the neat buildings they pass, while we grab hold of the side of the car, slam on our imaginary brakes, and even close our eyes so that we don’t see what we perceive to be impending danger.  We would be so much calmer if they would only keep their eyes on the road. Then we would feel more secure that they are control, able to stay on the road, and avoid crashing.

God wants us to be diligent in our walk of faith. We need to keep our eyes on the path God has set for us. There are always distractions that would take our focus off the right path. If we can keep focused on God’s teachings and guidance, if we can listen to the Holy Spirit’s voice leading us on the straight path, we will stay on track and not swerve off into dangerous territory.

Our task is to keep looking to the One who would guide us in the right way. Keeping our eyes on him will lead us on the right road and move us forward.

Lord, guide us on the path you have set before us. Help us keep our eyes forward…looking at you. Amen.