The photo was taken at the homecoming parade of my high school. It’s a tradition built over the years when classmates get together to decorate a float and share in the memories of the past. The location I took this photo was once the site of the old high school until a new one was built on the outskirts of town. My grandfather was the principle of the old high school for many years, then my dad was an elementary school principle in the same school district, and now my brother is the high school principal at the new high school.

Today in reading 1 Kings 2, we see that leadership is being passed from one generation to the next. David gave Solomon some instructions as his reign was coming to an end and he passes on instructions from the Lord to the next generation. Solomon followed through with these instructions to fulfill the word the Lord had spoken.

There was a lot of problems that needed to be cleaned up as the reigns of the kingdom were being handed over. Just like in current time with many issues to take on. The response the Lord wants from us is to have faith in Him to help us make the tough decisions and have good judgment as we set out to find solutions to problems. If we want to win each day, we’ve got to begin to saddle up, follow God, and embark on blazing a new trail.

As we take in God’s word each day, let us blaze this trail, build on it, and pass it on as we are intentional about growing, about what we feed our soul, and doing what’s most important. When we ask for God’s help to fulfill our purpose, there is an impact that ripples through society. What we pass on keeps the ripple effect going for many years.

This day with You Lord, not all decisions are easy as we saw in today’s passage. Following Your instructions is not easy, or most popular but small steps at least get us started. Then the harder steps start to fall in place with Your help. This day, guide our steps even in very difficult times so we find solutions to problems. As we saddle up, follow your Way, and embark on blazing a new trail. In Jesus name … Amen!