My family planned a week-long outing at one of our favorite campgrounds.  Upon arrival, I discovered the road leading into the campground was under six feet of water.   There is a road that leads out of the campground, but when I checked, it was flooded too. What to do now?  Four campers were on the way and we needed to find higher ground.  As it turned out, there was an access road at the back of the campground.  Fortunately, it was at a higher elevation.  When the campers arrived, I was uneasy about staying.  Despite my reservations, my brother informed me all the water would be gone in a day and the sun would even dry the water near our campers.  To my delight, he was right. It turns out that camping on higher ground has its benefits.

God wants to lead us to higher ground too.  He knows the world will bring us trouble, but he wants to replace the problems with peace.  “I have told you this so that through me you will have peace.  In the world you’ll have trouble, but be courageous-I’ve overcome the world!”  (John 16:33 ISV)  When we find ourselves facing a flood, we need God to guide us to higher ground.  “The Lord says, ‘I will guide you along the best pathway for your life.  I will advise you and watch over you.'” (Psalm 32:8 NLT)   Unexpected and unpleasant circumstances can invade our days.  But even during the most challenging times of our lives, God’s plan for our good is unchanging.  “‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,’ says the LORD, who has compassion on you.” (Isaiah 54:10 NIV)  Let’s stay in peace when the waters rise.  And by all means, let’s find the road that leads to higher ground.