Exodus 13:17-18 (NLT) 13:17 When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led them in a roundabout way through the wilderness toward the Red Sea. Thus the Israelites left Egypt like an army ready for battle.
We often wonder why God doesn’t just make things easier for us. I have thought and wondered about that many times. This passage makes it clear that God leads us on the hard road and in the difficult places to make us battle ready. We will never be battle ready unless we have to fight some battles once in a while. God, in His sovereignty knows that so He leads into places and situations that are often difficult and hard in order to sharpen our skills and so that we won’t give up when the going gets hard. Perhaps God is leading you in a round a bout way in your life. Perhaps you are being crushed by the weight of life’s circumstances. Turn to God. Trust Him and His leading. Know that He sees the big picture and that He knows exactly what is right for you and your life.
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