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Going Back to Egypt
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Why does Yahweh bring us to this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will be captured or killed! Wouldn't it be better for us to return into Egypt?' They said to one another, 'Let's choose a leader, and let's return into Egypt.' Numbers 14:3 WEB
When the Israelites came to the land that God promised them, they stopped and sent out twelve spies to survey it. When the spies returned, all of them but Caleb and Joshua told a grim tale of giants living in fortresses. It made them feel like grasshoppers. The Israelites were terrified and decided to stone Moses, choose another leader, and go back to Egypt.
Yet God had not changed His mind. His promise still stood firm. He had brought them this far, and He would take them the rest of the way, if they would only stay the course. It was the people who had changed. They gave in to their fear, and then wanted to turn back. They began to wonder if it was all worth it, and they began to tell themselves: 'We cannot do this.'
God has brought you this far, and though the road in front of you may now look terrifying, do not turn back. God is still with you and His plan has not changed. He will still fulfill His promise. God has not changed His mind. Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for He is with me (from Psalm 23:4).
It is alright to have a change of plans, to adjust your course, to count the cost, to refactor your life, but never let fear step in and tell you that you cannot do this. Never turn back because you are too afraid to go through with it. God always calls us to face the impossible situation that is beyond our own ability. That is when we begin to need Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and self control. Help me put on the helmet of salvation and to guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
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Grateful for this devotional as it is exactly where I am. So many things, (there just things) going on right now and changes and we all can get into the Fear as to are we doing the right thing even though going back or staying would be harmful. I trust Our Lord to guide all of our steps and open the doors we are to go through and securely shut the one's we should Not travel though. He is a in the Present God, Not looking back and for that I am Forever Grateful.. Thx
Amen.
God's timing is always perfect! I needed this message today.
Prayer: Heavenly Father I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and self control. Help me put on the helmet of salvation and to guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen! I'm trying to stay the course! Thank you and God bless
Amen
Yes,,,with Jesus on our side,we can face anything!!
Help us to hold on....however dark the clouds.....He is in control!
Thank you Pastor!
Thank you Pastor Dion!! You always hit the nail on the head, never miss and bring hope, peace, and encouragement to my soul.
Amen,our God is awesome.
Perfect message for me to hear today! Thank You Lord for sending it and thank you Pastor Dion for preaching it :)
Amen, I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. Thank you God !
Wow again just what I needed...matter fact I just was saying some of these same things last night.God help me fight this battle going forward knowing there's peace at end of this battle and even though there pain and fear in the offering.I feel at times I am in a tunnel filled with darkness and uncertanity what my future holds but when I get through this the light gonna shine brighter than even I thought and even now by faith I say this.
Amen.
Amen!!
Amen, thank you God for your promise to nevet leave or forsake me, in Jesus name I pray.
Amen!
Aaaaaaamen. Beautiful!
Heavenly Father, You are my armor of protection and I'm not afraid.In Jesus name. Amen.
Thank you for your sage perspectives!
Truth Amen
Amen thanx again pastor Dion!
Amen!!!
Amen
Prayer: Heavenly Father I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and self control. Help me put on the helmet of salvation and to guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen <3
Father, I will always need to You. Always! <3
Thank you Pastor Dion. :-)
Amen. Praise God! Thanks Pastor Todd! Heavenly Father I know that You have not given us a spirit of fear, but one of power, love, and self control. Help me put on the helmet of salvation and to guard my mind against the thoughts of the enemy. With You on my side, I can face anything, in the Name of Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.
Amen, Lord continue to be by my side
Amen!
Amen!❤