Saturday,
September 9, 2023
DIVINE DETOURS!
Ex
13:17-18
17 And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God
led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although
that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when
they see war, and they return to Egypt:
18 But God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness
of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of
Egypt.
The word “near” in
verse 17 is the same that is used to describe a near
kinsman. It indicates a route that is familiar, comfortable, and much shorter.
The reason is that this rag tag group of freed slaves were not ready to meet the
armies of the Philistines. They would have likely been defeated, discouraged,
and would have repented of their own freedom so God took them through the way
of the wilderness.
This wilderness way brought them into a trap between two mountains on either side, the Red
Sea in front, and Egyptian armies behind. Only God could save them now! What a
perfect time for a miracle.
Maybe you are confused by the route by which God is leading you. It is not familiar, it is
not comfortable, and it seems dangerous or costly. If this is the case, then be
on the lookout for miraculous interventions because God knows the way. Trust Him
and follow.
Dear Lord, we have walked this way before and here we are safe! How
quickly we forget your protection and provision along Divine Detours. Grant us
the faith to trust you and to follow. AMEN
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