One-minute read.
“Lord, go before me and clear my path.”
When I am anxious about doing something, I pray that eight-word prayer that comforts me. Knowing God goes before me helps me take the steps necessary to do the divine task. In one of his last exhortations before dying, Moses gives Joshua this infamous message as they prepare to take the promised land.
Like any relationship, it takes two to tango. To receive God’s blessings, we must take steps of faith. The Israelites had to walk into their future; the Lord didn’t bring it to them, and He wanted them to do so without hesitation or fear, so God led the way.
I learned an interesting fact about the Tabernacle: it resembles a human body. Animal skins covered the outside, while blue, purple, and scarlet cords filled the inside, like the skin covering our arteries and veins. God dwelled in the innermost part of the Tabernacle, just like He lives in our hearts.
We don’t go anywhere without the Lord. He leads us by day and by night, just like He did the Israelites. Wherever God’s taking us, He goes before us and clears the path. We can trust in His leadership.
Prayer:
Lord,
Thank You for going before us and clearing our paths. Please help us follow You fearlessly, trusting You for the journey. Encourage us and uplift us as we follow You.
IJNIP. Amen
