God can use us to do amazing things! We have potential to win great battles in life if we follow God’s plan for us, keep going when things get difficult, listen for guidance in our application of the plan, and follow directions to solve the solution with God’s strength.

Today, we are reading Isaiah 31 which is a prophecy of how Jerusalem would be involved in the folly of trusting Egypt rather than God. They would run to Egypt for military help to protect from their enemies.

A prediction is made that the invading Assyrian army would not fall by sword but would flee from the sword. Isaiah calls on the people to repent, turn to God, and put their hope for the future in His hands

Sometimes we run the wrong way. We run from our past, our fears, our difficulties, and failures. Some turn to alcohol or drugs to escape reality. Others may find security in the pursuit of gaining power, in controlling people, or in becoming rich and famous.

By turning around and running to God, there is true wisdom to take the right direction to a brighter future. Unlike money and power which gives short term security, God has far greater resources. God is everywhere, He’s limitless, and not restricted by time or space. He knows about the future, can put us in a position to succeed, and provides exactly what we need for long term excellence.

This day with You God, help us to make wise choices. As we step ahead along the journey, there is a right way and a wrong way. Help us today to choose the right way. Things that we thought were difficult can be made simple by following Your plan of accepting Jesus and relying on the power of the Holy Spirit rather than our own wisdom. We pray these things today in Jesus’ name. Amen.