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It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8
Not Leave
In speaking to Joshua, Moses repeats what he told the Israelites: God goes before them, never leaving or forsaking them. The Lord’s promise stands true for us as well. Everywhere we go, God goes first. Even though we may feel alone, the Almighty never leaves us. God’s presence accompanies us at the bottom of the pit, on top of the mountain, and in the routine activities of our daily lives.
“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:20
Jesus reiterated Moses’ message to Joshua and the people when He gave the disciples the Great Commission to go and make disciples of all the nations. Wherever God guides, He provides. The Lord calls us into uncomfortable situations and gives us the tools to deal with them. Because the Holy Spirit lives in our hearts, we can access divine power 24/7.
Often, we forget to ask. Caught up in the moment’s emotions, we forget God’s presence with us and do not tap into the resources He offers: strength, peace, wisdom, and discernment. Instead, we look at the mountain from our limited perspective and feel overwhelmed. But like with the Israelites, the Lord prepares the way before us. Then He walks with us on the journey, never leaving nor forsaking us.
God journeys with you always until the end of the age. You can trust in Him.
Application:
The Lord never leaves you. Where you go, He goes, too.
Prayer:
God, thank You for Your presence, which never leaves us. When we feel alone, let the Holy Spirit prompt us from within our hearts, reminding us of Your constant presence in our lives. Help us remember Your promise to stay with us until the end of the age. IJNIP. Amen
