You’re Getting Closer

“You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.” – Psalms 16:11 I remember taking my son Cohen to Disneyland. We were in line for the Matterhorn, a big, impressive mountain ride with a Yeti inside. As we waited, the line started heading toward the entrance of the Matterhorn, but then, unexpectedly, it turned away from the entrance. That might not seem like a big deal, but my son said, “No Matterhorn.” I reassured him that we were actually getting closer, even though it didn’t look like it. Still, he insisted, “No Matterhorn,” and lay down on the ground so we couldn’t keep moving toward the ride. He was reacting to what he saw, not what his dad said. He had a choice: trust what he could see, or trust my word. I saw