God's good hand

the Lord has closed the door on the job that joe has been interviewing for since mid-December. the news was that they loved joe to pieces and desired very much to hire him, but when all was said and done, they realized they needed one with more experience. we are comforted that God knows exactly where He's leading us, and when. but for now, joe knows that where he's been is exactly where he needs to be.

we walk blindly, unawares. we walk with poor-tractioned hooves. we like the dandelions we find on our way, and we see they are numerous and pungent. but we hear His whistle to come along. He tells us to not fall behind. the Shepherd is leading us by His good hand, guiding us perfecty through dangers we do not perceive, saving us from the pit of rocks, wacking wolves and bears with his long staff. and suddenly we can smell, in the distance, quiet water. we can faintly smell lush, green pasture.