Today's Devotion - Exodus 13:18 "The Israelites went up out of Egypt armed for battle."
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He Knows Best – Exodus 13:18
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Exodus 13:18 "So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. The Israelites went up out of Egypt armed for battle."
Can you imagine what that looked like? They were dressed ready for battle. These men probably had their chests out and heads up like they were able to defeat anyone who comes against them. They were pumped up and ready to go.
Yet, let’s consider the previous verse.
Exodus 13:17 "When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
Isn’t this the funniest thing? They were dressed ready for battle most likely thinking they were invincible. Yet, YHWH knew their heart and led them the long way around so they wouldn’t face a battle.
YHWH know’s what is best for us. Sometimes He leads us the long way around to protect us, regardless of what we think we are capable of. Remember, He knows best.
Let this be a focus in your time of meditation throughout the day. Until next time, Shalom.
SOURCE: Steve Moutria at TorahFamily.org
http://torahfamily.org/he-knows-best-exodus/
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Shalom(Peace)
I love our Creator's sense of humor. He knows humans have such an aversion for their flesh and it's desires. We are fallen beings. Naturally we would think "we know best" in a situation, but to take a step back, evaluate, and seek Yahweh for His counsel and His timing is what is best. I love our weekly Sabbath time. It always brings us back to Him. It adjusts our focus and renews us. Loved this devotional. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for your thoughtful replies! Enjoy your time with the Father on this Shabbat, I know I am looking forward to the rest!
Highlight of our week... for sure! Rest well friends.
Oh yes...we always think we know best..it’s only when we wait for YHWH’s leading that we find the right path.
Sometimes if I am not sure on the direction He wants me to go in I will ask Him that if it is not His will that He will gently put me on His path!