The Wilderness Way

although i have a case write up due tmr! which i shld get started on now.... i just felt like i HAD to write about this..

Exodus 13:17-22

Background - after the 10 plagues, and Pharoah finally relents and let the Israelites go...

3 things I've learnt from this passage:

1) God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines although it was nearer. Instead they were led around by way of the wilderness of the Red Sea (lest they change their minds and return to Egypt). They went in orderly ranks out of the land of Egypt.
- this shows, how God knows His people so well. He knows that we're weak in spirit, easily tempted. He is faithful in His word that He will never let us go through what we cannot bear. He also provides a system that we can follow. Step by step, He leads us to the promise land.
2) Moses took the bones of Joseph with him, remembering also the solemn oath that was placed on the children of Israel (Jacob).
- carry with you, meditate on it.. the promises that God has given to you. that keeps you going as you journey on with life, going through the wilderness into the promise land.
3) The Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, and by night a pillar of fire. He did not take it away from before the people.
- God will constantly be your guide. He will never leave you nor forsake you. His lamp does not flicker, it is a constant glow that lights up your path.
with that in mind.. have a blessed weekend!! :)


and yes.. happy birthday jay!!!! continue to touch lives, dance and bake for Christ :) i will get arnd doing that tag thingy soon :P have a great one captain!