Follow the Star

 

One of the early explorers in the history of America was a man named Daniel Boone.   In the mountains of NC, you can find a town named after him and you can even find in that area remnants of the Boone Trail that legend says that Daniel Boone took when he headed to explore a region today we call Kentucky.    I recall a story that is told about a time that Daniel Boone was asked “Have you ever gotten lost?”    The story goes that Daniel Boone replied,  “No, but there have been times when I have been a might bewildered.”

Here we are in the early days of 2023.    We know the good and bad, the joys and sorrows that are behind us in 2022.   Though we have plans, goals, and dreams, we don’t know for sure what lies ahead of us in this new year.    Our schedule might say that we have meetings at work or church, or doctors appointments and dental appointments.    We anticipate the birthdays of friends and family.   However, there is something a little bewildering for us as we face this new year.  As Daniel Boone travelled to a new frontier we call Kentucky, we go into a new frontier we have never gone before called 2023. 

One of the things I learned in my boy scouting days was that you could use the North Star as a point of  reference in finding your way in the dark of night.   There were times when I did  just that as a teenage boy.    Friends, we have  a “North Star” to lead us and guide us as we make the bewilderment of a new year called 2023.    It is the God we know in Jesus Christ.   Let His Spirit offer you peace and wisdom in the year ahead;  let His Word in the Scriptures we be a light for your path and a lamp for your feet.  

A few months ago,  I went to the funeral of my friend, Wylene Graybeal.    When I was her pastor and we would gather for a church meal,   Wylene would often say that the meal was the “best one yet.”    With Gods guidance, God’s peace, and God’s Word this year 2023 can be the best one yet.    Have a joy-filled week and a joy-filled 2023.-  Pastor Randy Wall

 

PRAYER --   God,  you are Alpha and Omega, beginning and the end.   Thank you for your presence and your guidance as we face the fresh new path before us called 2023.  We love you, Lord;   through Christ our Lord.   Amen.