February 21, 2011 Total Commitment

Total Commitment
Read Numbers 7-9

Numbers 9:21 Sometimes the cloud stayed only from evening till morning, and when it lifted in the morning, they set out. Whether by day or by night, whenever the cloud lifted, they set out. 22 Whether the cloud stayed over the tabernacle for two days or a month or a year, the Israelites would remain in camp and not set out; but when it lifted, they would set out.

THIS IS faithfulness and trust—a total commitment to God’s leading. Oh, how I desire to live such a life!
Out in the desert, a place the Israelites had never been, over 1 million people paid attention to God’s leading. Probably nowhere in Scripture is there such a determined pattern of obeying God’s direction by so many people. What a wonder it must have been to see God act so personally and clearly with his people. I wonder what they thought?
Perhaps they thought of the future. Where was God leading them? Would their new home be better than Egypt? Would their families thrive? Would the land be good for crops and bear fruit and olives for oil? Would he always be such a personal God?
Do you wonder such things as you look to God leading you? Do you wonder if God will provide a job, care for your family, help you in times of trouble and bless your health? Do you wonder if God will lead you to the right place?
Wonder no longer. We know the Hebrews struggled, and we know life will have its struggles, but this we also know: God has always shown he is with those who follow his leading. He will protect and bless you as you trust his path for you.


Pause and Consider: where do you see God leading you?