YAHUAH Leads the People
17 So it happened, when Pharaoh let the people go, Yahuah did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, even though it was nearer; for God said, “The people might change their minds when they see war [that is, that there will be war], and return to Egypt.”
18 But God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the [a]Red Sea; the sons of Israel went up in battle array (orderly ranks, marching formation) out of the land of Egypt.
Exodus 13:17 (NIV)
Footnotes
[a] Exodus 13:18 Lit Sea of Reeds.
Reading the above scripture today what jumped out at me was why Yahuah brought the Children of Israel the long way round to attain their freedom. He knew where He was bringing them to, and what their thought process would be, when faced with trouble.
Many times we can feel as though we are stuck, feel so alone, a void or without an answer. The scriptures stand for right here and right now, as well as back then. Sometimes we have waited so long, but we try to take shortcut(s) and become impatient; in our eyes it has been tooo long, so we try to decipher a quicker process or route. Questions may run through our minds that we feel need immediate answers.
What should I do?
When will our breakthrough take place?
Has Yahuah forgotten us?
Does He realise our pain?
Does He really care?
Does He love us?
He knows it all! That is why it’s so important to stay connected and read the Word, so that all questions can be answered. He has said in His Word that we are a predestined people, who have been called, justified and glorified.
Our Victory in Christ
29 For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
30 And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
Romans 8:28-29 (AMP)
Right from the Old Testament He has said:-
It is Yahuah who goes before you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or abandon you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 (AMP)
10 ‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’
11 “Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish.
12 “You shall search for those who quarrel with you, but will not find them; they who war against you will be as nothing, as nothing at all.
13 “For I the Lord your God keep hold of your right hand; [I am the Lord], Who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:10-13 (AMP)
15 [Yahuah answered] “Can a woman forget her nursing child and have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, but I will not forget you.
16 “Indeed, I have inscribed [a picture of] you on the [a]palms of My hands; your city walls [Zion] are continually before Me.
Isaiah 49:15-16 (AMP)
Footnotes
[a] Isaiah 49:16 In Jewish tradition there is a story representing Israel as God’s daughter, who asks Him to stamp a seal of her on His heart and arm (Song 8:6). God replies that such a seal cannot always be seen, so He has instead inscribed her upon His palms.
whenever our heart convicts us [in guilt]; for God is greater than our heart and He knows all things [nothing is hidden from Him because we are in His hands].
1 John 3:20 (AMP)
At times when you feel low, there is always something within scripture to pick you back up and set you on your way. We have all been put here for a purpose. Place the whole of you into The Hands of The One Who knows your past, present and future and allow Him to use you, as you have been set apart.
Either Google a word that explains how you are feeling or put it into BibleGateway.com and you will be presented with a scripture that you can meditate on, as you place it before Yahuah.
Remember He cares for you.
casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].
1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)
Unapologetically Marcia 