Your word is a lamp to my feet
And a light to my path.
~ Psalm 119:105
I was having a conversation with sis Min not long ago when she shared how she is uncertain about her future after her graduation at the end of the year. She mentioned Psalm 119:105 and placed her trust in the Lord Jesus to lead her step by step, as she explained the distance that the light emitted from the lamp according to the ancient time is probably just a few feet away. The people back then can't see further or walk faster than the light's radius, and had to be careful to keep their lamp burning so they can see in the dark.
When she finished sharing, I told her about my memory of driving at night on the day my maternal grandfather passed away. I remembered waiting at KLIA for my aunt to arrive from Melbourne before picking up my uncle and his family from KLIA2 that night, and drove back to Kuala Lipis for the funeral. I remember it's already passed 10pm when I left the airports with them and drove rather fast along the highways as they were brightly lit up. Once I reached the Bentong-Kuala Lipis road, I had to slow down as large part of the route do not have street lights.
Father God was gracious to us after we passed Bentong town. A Mara bus (a term my mom and I used to describe express bus) was in front of us, driven rather fast by the bus driver. Taking the opportunity that he's paving the way in the dark, I followed closely behind him. When I saw his brake light, I stepped on my brake. When he turned to the side, I too, followed suit. That night the bus was probably at 130-140 km/h as my speedometer was showing 100 km/h at the top speed. It was about few kilometres away from Kuala Lipis' exit that the bus stopped for his rest, and I continued on knowing the roads ahead will have some lights on.
I shared with sis Min that the whole time of me following the bus reminded me of my daily walk to follow Jesus Christ closely. I don't always see my life ahead clearly, but Jesus, like the bus driver, He is paving His way for me. As long as I keep my eyes focused on Him, to love and obey Him, I won't be lost or afraid. This memory is a constant reminder for me each time I feels burdened or unsure of my days, that my Father God is there to guide me in His love and righteousness. All glory to Him alone, amen!
