Strength for your Journey

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Hinds Feet on High Place , a classic allegory of the Christian life ,

Is based on Habakkuk 3: 19 . The story follows the character Much Afraid

as she goes on a journey with the Shepherd to carry her .

The Shepherd kindly replies , I could carry you all the way up the High Places

Myself , instead of leaving you to climb there . But if I did , you would never be

able to fevelop hinds , feet , and be my companion and go where I go .

Much - Afraid echoes the questions of the Old Testament prophet Habakkuk (

and if I’m honest , my question too) “ Why must I experience differing ? Why is my

Journey difficult ? Habakkuk lived in Judah in the seventh century BC efore the

Israelites were taken into exile . The prophet found himself the society that overlooked

social injustice and was immobilized by the fear of imminent invasion by the Babylonians

He asked the Lord to intervene and remove his suffering , God replied. That He would act

Justly but in His timing , In faith , Habakkkuk chose to trust the Lord , Even if the suffering

did not end , the prophet continued to be his strength .

We to can take comfort that the Lord os our strength to help is endure suffering and will

Also use the most challenging of life’s journey to deepen our fellowship with Christ .

,,, God , sometimes my suffering seems too much to bear . Help me to
Trust You and continue to walk with you on this journey . Amen ❤️