God Maps
By day the Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel by day or night. Neither the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night left its place in front of the people.
Exodus 14:21-22
Long before Google Maps, there was God. No, I don’t think that’s the point. But this is an ancient expression of something that would come much later. Here we have God guiding His people in the way they should go.
First, through the wilderness in cloud and fire, later through the law of Moses (and their summary - the 10 commandments. It’s a reminder of what the Psalmist says, that “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.†(Psalm 119:105).
God continues to light the way of His people through the Scriptures today. They give us the light of the path to life. They never leave us, night or day. Not just in written form, but in our hearts and minds.
Which is a great encouragement to be memorising Scripture. So that we would have God’s Word with us at all times and in all situations.
But of course, sometimes we depart from their way and as it will be for Israel, God’s light doesn’t lead immediately to the promised land. But through the wilderness where our trust in His faithfulness will be tested.
For Today:
Pray:
Exodus 14:21-22
Long before Google Maps, there was God. No, I don’t think that’s the point. But this is an ancient expression of something that would come much later. Here we have God guiding His people in the way they should go.
First, through the wilderness in cloud and fire, later through the law of Moses (and their summary - the 10 commandments. It’s a reminder of what the Psalmist says, that “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.†(Psalm 119:105).
God continues to light the way of His people through the Scriptures today. They give us the light of the path to life. They never leave us, night or day. Not just in written form, but in our hearts and minds.
Which is a great encouragement to be memorising Scripture. So that we would have God’s Word with us at all times and in all situations.
But of course, sometimes we depart from their way and as it will be for Israel, God’s light doesn’t lead immediately to the promised land. But through the wilderness where our trust in His faithfulness will be tested.
For Today:
- Do you see that God is with you in the Scriptures?
- Have you memorised Scripture recently? Have a go!
- Ask God to help you trust Him when His light leads you into the wilderness.
Pray:
- Praise the Father who is the source of all light.
- Give thanks for Jesus who is the Word, and leads us into green pastures.
- Ask God for the Holy Spirit to help you and others trust God by walking in the light of His ways.
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