Week 5 | Day 4
FOLLOW ME
Exodus 13:17-22
After Pharaoh released Israel, God didn’t lead them on the quickest road to the Promise Land because it would’ve taken them through Philistine territory—and He knew they would’ve panicked at the first sign of war and wanted to run back to Egypt. Instead, He redirected them into the wilderness toward the Red Sea. As they left, Moses carried Joseph’s bones, honoring a long-standing promise and anchoring this “new” journey to God’s “old” faithfulness.
God’s guidance wasn’t only directional but visible and constant: He went before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, giving both leadership and protection—light when they needed it, shade and covering when they needed it. We learn that the exodus wasn’t only an escape from slavery; it was the beginning of learning to trust God’s wisdom, timing, and presence—especially when His route felt indirect.
God’s guidance wasn’t only directional but visible and constant: He went before them in a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, giving both leadership and protection—light when they needed it, shade and covering when they needed it. We learn that the exodus wasn’t only an escape from slavery; it was the beginning of learning to trust God’s wisdom, timing, and presence—especially when His route felt indirect.
Application
With God—the Long Way is the Right Way, Always
Stop interpreting the “long route” as God’s absence; ask, “What is God forming in me along the way?” With God the journey is often more important than the destination.
Choose Obedience Over Shortcuts
Never attempt to force doors open just because they’re faster. Trust that the Lord is not only working on you but also around you in others preparing the way.
Practice Daily Trust
Start your day with, “Lord, lead me,” and end it with, “Lord, thank You for walking with me.”
Carry Your “Joseph Bones” with You
Identify one promise, calling, or conviction you will not drop in a hard season.
Let God Set the Pace and Choose to follow His Lead
Following God is measured by our faithfulness, not our speed. Getting ahead of God is far more dangerous than falling too far behind.
Stop interpreting the “long route” as God’s absence; ask, “What is God forming in me along the way?” With God the journey is often more important than the destination.
Choose Obedience Over Shortcuts
Never attempt to force doors open just because they’re faster. Trust that the Lord is not only working on you but also around you in others preparing the way.
Practice Daily Trust
Start your day with, “Lord, lead me,” and end it with, “Lord, thank You for walking with me.”
Carry Your “Joseph Bones” with You
Identify one promise, calling, or conviction you will not drop in a hard season.
Let God Set the Pace and Choose to follow His Lead
Following God is measured by our faithfulness, not our speed. Getting ahead of God is far more dangerous than falling too far behind.
Closing Prayer
Father, forgive me for assuming the shortest path is always the best path, and for doubting You when life feels like a detour. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, to follow Your leading one step at a time, and to rest in Your presence as my security. Strengthen my faith so I don’t run back to old fears when pressure comes. Help me honor Your promises and live faithfully today, believing You will finish what You have started. Amen.
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