A person’s steps are directed by the Lord. How then can anyone understand their own way? – Proverbs 20:24
History shows us that the good things that happened were directed by God. In the post “Perfect Way”, Moses uses history and experiences to build confidence for the future. As we look back on history, we see that it was the times when we trusted and obeyed that things fell into place for our benefit.
As in the song Good, Good Father by Chris Tomlin, we are never alone. We are loved by our heavenly Father and He gives us direction to step ahead into our future.
Reading in Deuteronomy 1-2, Moses speaks to the people and uses history to explain how God was with them to deliver them from Egyptian bondage. God provided the perfect way as He directed them, gave them food to eat, and increased their numbers.
Then Moses appointed leaders to help as they took over the land promised to them but the people started to rebel when the going got tough. God was angry at their lack of trust and obedience. They arrogantly fought and lost battles so there was a delay in their journey.
It became apparent that the current generation would not see the good land that had been promised. Moses would not be able to finish the journey and Joshua would be given authority to take over as leader. They would wander in the wilderness for forty years but in chapter 2, God renewed confidence in the Israelites. He began to give victory upon victory.
God uses those that have gone before us and our own experiences to build confidence for our yet to come. It is beneficial to look back and learn from history so our plans for the future can be made with accuracy.
The thing to do is document the present because it will probably come back around. Next time it comes around, we will be better prepared. Everything seems to go in cycles. We have night and day, winter and summer. Like this picture below, we will have to go through our winters of life.
But then, things will turn and we will have our summers as in the photo below.
This day with You Lord will be amazing as things fall into place because of grace. Your Word and the lessons are timeless. Because of accepting Your way of salvation, we follow Your lead and do good deeps. We not only accept the truth for ourselves, but also teach our youth. You have provided direction and we give you praise. Amen.
Your words have supported those who stumbled: You have strengthened faltering knees. – Job 4:4
The post “Impact the World for the Better” put emphasis on thinking of ways to help cut out what is bad and let in what is good. You have the opportunity to be the salt of the earth to preserve the faith and add flavor so it is sought after.
If you stumble, be humble. Pick yourself up and like the song Humble and Kind by Tim McGraw, go the extra mile to step ahead. As the song says, grow in faith, visit grandpa and grandma, say please and thank you. Don’t steal or cheat but let dreams come to you and work hard so they are realized.
This day with God, stay humble and kind with Christ in mind.
What was told would happen in the Old Testament comes to pass in the new. For this reason, we can live the good life now and look forward to an even better one to come. Start your day reading this poem and live out the good life right now.
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 
