The Spirit’s Leading III

HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SUNDAY, 12TH MARCH 2023
TOPIC: THE SPIRITS LEADING III

TEXT: PSALMS 105:39
He spread a cloud for a covering; And fire to give light in the night. KJV

The act of God as he guided and led forth his people was duly accounted for in the scriptures. The writer of the book of Psalms recorded this reality in most of his writings, where their journey was recounted in the light of God’s faithfulness despite Israels disobedience. We have a similar account in Psalms 78:14, it says: In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, And all the night with a light of fire. KJV

The pillar of cloud was God’s way to cover his people. And the fire was to give light. God by the gift of his presence did two things for his people. He shielded them from evil and dispel darkness out of their way. He ensured they are constantly protected and walked on the right path.

Specifically, God had an intention for leading the children of Israel through the path of wilderness and not through the land of the Philistines. The first is longer and full of uncertainties, while the latter is shorter with the possibility to find their way back to where they are coming from. It was a cut out path, where God’s direction might not be needed. God wanted his people to rest on him as their shepherd. To prove that even when the destination isn’t clear, he can lead to the purposed end if they will trust, obey and follow him.

Exodus 13:17-18 says; And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt: but God led the people about, through the way of the wilderness of the Red sea: and the children of Israel went up harnessed out of the land of Egypt. KJV

God had a clear cut purpose at heart while he led them to go unto the land of promise. He didn’t want them to find their way back to Egypt. He want them out of bondage forever. What a good and intentional God we serve. You can be certain that God’s spirit in you is for your own good. Whatever God does for his people, is first and foremost for their benefit not his. He always want to pay the sacrifice, he always want to give, he always want to pour himself out to his people.

While he does this, he expect trust from his people, loyalty and obedience. Will you from today become conscious of God’s leading and guidance over your life? His Spirit is in you, become committed to the Holy Spirit more than before.

PRAYER

Dear Spirit of God, thank you for residing in me. I am sorry for every step I have taken out of your direction and will for my life. Empower me to be more consistent and faithful to your voice in Jesus’ name. Amen

Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran