God alone sees what I cannot see, and understands what I do not understand. He knows not only my past and my present, but also my future. Today I choose to seek the counsel of the Counselor, to guide me through the challenges of this season. I know He will not lead me astray!
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Scripture
Isaiah 31:1
Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help and rely on horses, who trust in chariots because they are many and in horsemen because they are very strong, but do not look to the Holy One of Israel or consult the LORD!
Observation
What a sobering reminder for the child of God! It’s not enough to have the right strategy, resources, or alliances…if we lack the guidance of the Lord. There was a time in Israel’s history when Egypt saved God’s people from famine (in the time of Joseph). Later on, Egypt was the thing that enslaved and controlled them (during the time of Moses). There came another time in Israel’s history when Egypt became a safe refuge from those who wanted to prevent God’s plan (when Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled to Egypt). Historical precedent could not solely provide the answer in each of these situations, nor could the urgent present need. In each of these situations the thing that was needed, was the voice and the guidance of the Lord.
Application
Seasons and situations change. The thing that aided and helped me yesterday, can become a slave master in my life today. The thing that formerly ruled and controlled me, may yet be used by God to benefit me. But what I truly need each day without fail, is the Word and the voice of God to guide me. He alone sees what I cannot see, and understands what I do not understand. He knows not only my past and my present, but also my future. Today I choose to seek the counsel of the Counselor, to guide me through the challenges of this season. I know He will not lead me astray!
Prayer
God, thank you for your word and your voice! Help me to not merely seek good strategy, but rather daily seek your guidance. When you steer me away from the thing that I thought I needed…help me to trust you! When you lead me back to the thing that I fear because of past history…help me to trust you! I need your wisdom to guide me.
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