The Daily Fountain Devotional Friday, June 3, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Friday, June 3, 2022
Friday, June 3,2022
TOPIC: GUIDANCE
TEXT: Exodus 13:17-22
17 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt: 18 But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt. 19 And Moses took the bones of Joseph with him: for he had straitly sworn the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you; and ye shall carry up my bones away hence with you.
20 And they took their journey from Succoth, and encamped in Etham, in the edge of the wilderness. 21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: 22 He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Friday, June 3, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
As God's children, we desperately need His guidance and direction in every detail of our life. Many have fallen into terrible ditches of life because they did not seek God's guidance. In today's passage, we see God passionately ordering the steps of his children to prevent them from entering into the hands of enemies (v.17). If Israel had headed directly to Palestine, it would have taken them about two weeks to get there, since it WNN a shorter route (v.17). They however, spent 40 years in the desert before getting to their destination. The natural man will regard this option ON unreasonable but God moves in mysterious ways, His wonders to perform. He led them by a pillar of cloud in the day, and pillar of fire in (he night (v.21). Surely the steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord (Ps. 37:32).
Many Christians undertake very important decisions of life without wring lo know the mind of God about such ventures. Some avoid God's guidance because they feel that His ways will prolong the attainment of their desires. God desires to guide us through this dark world, so that we do not stumble in darkness (see Ps. 119:105). Allow Him to guide you in every area of your life and you will look back and appreciate why He led you through the mountains and hills unto victory.
Prayer: Lead us heavenly Father lead us... (Hymn A&M 311 Stanza 1)