Why is the LORD bringing us into this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones will become a prey. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt? And they said to one another, 'Let us choose a leader and go back to Egypt.' Numbers 14:2 ESVThe Israelites were standing on the border of the land that God had promised to give them. God had done incredible signs and wonders in their lives and had just delivered them from slavery in Egypt. Now, when so close to a major breakthrough, they stubbornly refused to take the next step. They wanted to kill Moses, appoint a new leader and return to Egypt. They would do anything except what God asked them to do, and they had now reached the end of the line. They would go no further.
I have seen many people get stalled in life because they could not take that next step. While standing on the border of their own promised land, they were too terrified or stubborn to do what God asked, and they just sat there. Some of us should have left that place fifteen years ago, but we could not let it go. There are pastors in churches that should have left years ago, but they they still sit there fossilized. God will not make you obey. He will let you die off and use your children when you refuse to take the next step.
You can break the cycle. Choose to obey the Lord's prompting, it is for your own good. Though it looks short term scary, it will be long term beneficial. Pray hard and take the risk. If you feel that you have been left behind and are no longer where you should be, repent, get up and take the next step. God will restore you and put you back on track.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, give me the grace to follow you wherever you call me. Help me to face any obstacle and stay in step with You. Let me be the one that enters the land and does not retreat, in the name of Jesus.Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7) ~ If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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Amen. This devotional has personal meaning behind it. I took that leap of faith with God as my guide. He has never left me alone. Amen
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Amen pastor.
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Amen,please Jesus lead us and we will follow.Show us the way.
God embolden me to move on. Open doors for us. Praise God. Dear Jesus and Holy Spirit assist us. In the name of Jesus Amen
In Jesus name Amen. Father Yahweh I and my sons need a breakthrough in our lives and open doors for jobs. Lord you know we have been applying for them but I've been turned down twice or no answer about the others. Father Yahweh please show us the way. In Jesus name Amen!
Praying with you, Richard, for the right job for all of you!
Thank you Cathy! God bless.
Amen! This one is very true! Thank You Lord!
Glory Alleluia!! Amen!! Amen!! Amen!!
Dear Father I know I'm stubborn and sometimes refused to take the next step because I fear of what comes next. Give me the strength to follow Your voice and do what is requested of me, in Jesus name I pray, Amen. Lord we trust in Your designs
Great devotional Pastor, God bless you and Sylvia.
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Thanking God for your inspiration this morning, Pastor Dion! Help me to face any obstacle and stay in step with You, Lord! Amen
Yes Lord, amen, show me the way
Heavenly Father, give me the grace to follow you wherever you call me. Help me to face any obstacle and stay in step with You. Let me be the one that enters the land and does not retreat, in the name of Jesus. Amen!
Thank you Lord Jesus for guiding me through all obstacles. What we are all going through at this time in history will be worth the wait. God is talking to his children. Don't give up friends, for we must hang on a little longer. Christian's are going through a silent war. Let's all keep our mind on Christ and pray like we have never prayed before. Our Heavenly Father is listening. Amen
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