It so happened that after Pharoah released the people, God didn’t lead them by the road through the land of the philistines, which was the shortest route, for God thought, “If the people encounter war, they’ll change their minds and go back to Egypt.” -Exodus 13:17
Good morning people
It’s been a while. So much going on around here and it will unfold bit by bit soon. I just thought to drop by this morning to encourage someone.
As I was studying this morning I saw a scripture I probably have seen many times before but that just came alive to me just now.
God had just wrought a big victory for the Israelites. He just ended over 400 years of slavery and restored their wasted years loaded them with benefits and the wealth of the Egyptians. Victory at last!!!! They were all so excited. There was singing and dancing and rejoicing.
I totally assumed that the hardest part was over. I mean if it was easy to get them out it should be easier to get them into the promised land right? WRONG!!!
God knew that because the victory landed into their laps that they would be unprepared for greater battles ahead. So he took them the longer route to avoid war.
Sweetie does it seem like it’s taking too long? The longer route is the safer route. God knows there’s war in the path of the short cut. Can you handle war right now?
No!!! Let me ask you again. Can you really handle it?
We really need to learn to trust God. He knows what your heart can handle. The kind of war on this short cut is not the kind you need. God knows your ability and your capability.
I’ve learned to trust that God knows what he’s doing…. That’s why He’s God anyway.
So what do we do?
So live your life in total surrender to His lordship
honestly I believe He has earned it
Don’t let anything bother you. The way I see it, One of three things MUST happen
So if it’s taking too long in your opinion, remember this: it may be the longer route but it’s also the safer route.
God bless you darlings.
Reads like it came from such a deep place of LOVE in your heart.
Literally felt the words assume life and embrace me in a hug (of which i feel hug’deprived lol)
I’m totally with you ma. Truly He has EARNED it…
Love you mama
E’
Eziaha.com
LikeLike
Love u too darling. Sending u many more hugs so u can stock up
LikeLike
Short routes aren’t always shorter.#lessonsfromdriving
LikeLiked by 2 people
Hmmmm…
LikeLike
God bless u ma, I was on my way to church but just decided to stop and read this. It has really lifted my spirit, I will wait on God, I will keep trusting him, I will never give up until my change comes.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amen!! Ur change will come
LikeLike
He took me through the longer route to avoid war.. #Wordinseason spoken directly to me.#Amen.
God bless you ma.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This brought tears to my eyes. God keeps using different people to tell me THIS. Thank you ma for the Love
LikeLiked by 1 person
U welcome love
LikeLike
A word in time
Thank you so much PM
Indeed you are the gift that keeps giving,i appreciate you so much,like you have no idea
LikeLike
Wow. Thank you for sharing mama.
I need to be prepared for certain levels.. #deep
God is always on time regardless of how long we have to wait.
LikeLiked by 1 person
He is darling. Always
LikeLike
This is just the answer to my thought and mind struggle last nite. Thank you mama of life. The short cut is right in front of me and the other is unknown. I have made up my mind strongly and willingly to follow the God way foolishly. Iam encouraged through this message. Thanks once again mum.👌🏼🙌🏿🙌🏿
LikeLiked by 1 person
Pls follow God my love
LikeLike
Reblogged this on maryj01's Blog.
LikeLike
God bless you Mama for the timely word and for stopping by… been checking to hear from you.
LikeLike
God bless u too dear
LikeLike
Thanks Mama for this words of encouragement once again. God bless you Ma.
LikeLike
God bless u too
LikeLike
Thanks for the Great Words of an encouragement Ma!!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Longer but safer, longer but surer, longer but better, longer but victorious ….. like David never lost a battle……. a word for the season…. #MyTurn #Myvictory #longbutsure
I loveeee….
LikeLike
Wow! Just what I needed this morning. As in exactly what I need. God bless you ma’am.
LikeLiked by 1 person
God bless u too love
LikeLike