Michael Ferrara on Camino
Deuteronomy 31:6; Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. (NRSV)
My husband and sons are walking the Camino right now, I’m at home praying for them.
They started their pilgrimage walk on Friday, over the Pyrenees, mostly uphill, the longest and the toughest part. Of course they are sore and worn out. Eighteen miles of walking, uphill, in a day, is a huge effort. I’m certain that our Lord is transforming them, that the ache they feel is the physical evidence of change.
In prayer time this morning I found Deuteronomy 31:6 where change is occurring, God had revealed to Moses that he was not to cross over the Jordan. An obedient servant, Moses calls Joshua to inform him of the change in leadership. Moses provides encouragement and a reminder to Joshua that God will go before him and is with him, never to fail or forsake him.
It makes me think of my guys as they experience their walk of life that even in the trials, pain, hilly parts, joy filled and spirit filled moments that God has indeed gone before, is with and will benefit them.
Even when we may have strayed off the path, the return to it will require work, and it will all be worthwhile. We don’t need to be perfect, or craft an elaborate plan, we need faith and trust that God’s got the situation and us.
As my guys continue their walk, I pray that they realize the transformation they are going through is orchestrated by the Father, and their faith and resolve be strengthened to become the men God intended them to be. Keep walking pilgrims, be bold and strong! Buen Camino!
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