“God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness to the Red Sea.” ( Exodus 13:18 NLT)
The book of Exodus describes how God led the Israelites out of bondage and into the Promised Land. God did not lead them along the shortest route, because He knew that they were not ready to face resistance from the Philistines. Instead, he took them in a roundabout way through the wilderness and to the Red Sea. The Red Sea was an impossible obstacle, even bigger than the Philistines. But by that time, they were ready to witness God’s glory. The Lord parted the sea and showed them a path beyond their imagination.
Most of us want to take the quickest, most direct route to our destination. But God often leads us off the main road, through unknown wilderness. This seems inefficient and unfair to us. Yet, He knows us better than we know ourselves. God makes us take detours through back roads to guard us from the Enemy. Then, when He deems us ready, He makes us face impossible, red-sea obstacles. God reveals His power and glory as he makes a way where there was no way.
Lord, help us to be patient and trusting when you guide us through unexpected detours and make us face seemingly impossible situations. Teach us to continually rely on your goodness and care.
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