Those who are brave and adventurous will go to a foreign place alone for the first time.
When they reached their destination, they would wander off on their own and explore that new place.
But for most of us, we would rather be safe than to be brave.
If we are going to a foreign place for the first time, we certainly won’t want to go alone.
And we would also try to find out as many facts as possible about that place.
In our journey of life, we won’t go through it alone.
In the 1st reading, the Lord, the Holy One of Israel says this to His people:
I, the Lord, your God, teach you what is good for you. I lead you in the way you must go.
God is also assuring us of His help, His protection and His guidance as we face the struggles and troubles of life.
But we must be alert to God’s commandments and our happiness would flow like the waters of a river.
During this season of Advent, let us go back to the basics and fundamentals of our faith.
Let us go back to prayer and reflecting on the Word of God.
When we do what God wants of us, He will be with us always, to bless and guide us, to protect us from danger and evil.