They faced uncharted lands, filled with great dangers. They made a safe crossing because of their excellent leader. Other wagon trains were not so fortunate such as the Donner group. Because of their poor leadership the crossing ended in disaster with 70 people dying. They were even warned once by, Joseph Walker, one of the most able mountain men in America, that they were on the wrong path.
Life is much like a frontier.
It is filled with unknowns. None of us know what tomorrow holds. How much easier it would be if we had a guide, if we had a map. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. The Bible is our map and the Lord is our guide.