PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY

Spirit & Life Devotional
Monday Morning, May 12
Chinaemerem Joshua Ibezim

PREPARING FOR THE JOURNEY

Exodus 13:17 ERV "Pharaoh made the people leave Egypt. God did not let the people take the road leading to the land of the Philistines. That road by the Mediterranean Sea is the shortest way, but God said, “If the people go that way they will have to fight. Then they might change their minds and go back to Egypt.”

This is probably one of the most revealing Scriptures in the Bible. It might just be the answer to why a lot of us are where we are today despite the promises God has made concerning us.

Life is a series of journeys. The difference between where you are now and where you desire to be is a journey. Now, God knows the shorter ways to your destination - to being wealthy and prosperous; He knows exactly what you need to get the the top; He knows how to get you the best job in 24 hours; and any other thing you desire, but maybe because you aren't ready for the challenges of the shorter route He's now leading you through the longer route so you can develop greater capacity and faithfulness along the way.

If the Israelites had known how to fight they would have entered the Promised Land much earlier! Check yourself; instead of complaining about not achieving your goals and your dreams on time, find out what you need to do, skills you need to acquire, the right attitude you need to possess, and the kind of person God wants you to be. God knows you too well; He needs you to develop greater capacity for your journey.

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