“Like birds hovering overhead,
   The Lord Almighty will shield Jerusalem;
He will shield it and deliver it,
   He will ‘pass over’ it and will rescue it.” - Isaiah 31:5

The scripture above was noted when 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.

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. Some find security in the pursuit of gaining power, in controlling people, or in becoming rich and famous.

Sometimes we run in the wrong way when we face fears, difficulties, and failures. As explained in “The Right Way”, there may be a need to turn around. To run towards God where there is true wisdom and a brighter future. Take inspiration today from the song Savior’s Shadow by Blake Shelton.

Unlike money and power which gives short term security, God has far greater resources. He’s 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 long term security.

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