Don't Just Do Something...Stand There!

After the Israelites exited Egypt, they began their travels through the desert to the Promised Land. In Numbers, chapter 9, we read how the Lord instructed Moses to have the Israelites observe the second Passover. It is later in that same chapter that we read about the cloud of Guidance.

“On the day that the tabernacle was set up, the cloud covered the tabernacle, the tent of testimony, and it appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning. It remained that way continuously; the cloud covered it, appearing like fire at night. Whenever the cloud was lifted above the tent, the Israelites would set out; at the place where the cloud stopped, there the Israelites camped” Numbers 9:15-17

Scripture goes on to tell us that as long as the cloud remained above the tent of testimony, God’s people stayed put. Whether it was for a night, several days, a month or longer….they did not break camp and move out until the cloud went before them.

The same is true for us today. We need to stay put until our cloud (God’s Holy Spirit) moves out.

Now, it is true that we all call upon the Lord for guidance, direction, protection and provision… in fact, the list seems to go on and on. Yet, too often, after we have made our request known, we strike out on our own and fail to heed the tug or nudge of the Holy Spirit. We are too eager to make things happen rather than wait on the leading and direction of our Heavenly Father.

It is imperative today, in our rat-racing, fast-paced world, that we take time to know the will of God before we blindly forge ahead. Too often, we rush into the next endeavor for God without ever waiting to make sure that He is with us and that we are not going it alone. Too often we feel that if we just sit still and wait on the Lord, we are somehow losing ground; but, nothing could be further from the truth. He has commanded us to BE STILL...and know that HE IS GOD!

So, the next time you need a little guidance or you’re feeling unsure of the next step to take along the path of God’s will for your life…..DON'T JUST DO SOMETHING...STAND THERE....and wait patiently on Him.

Remember, God’s spirit is hovering over you; working inside your heart and mind; calming and encouraging you to be still and wait on His Holy and divine spirit to move…in fact,

Your Promised Land is just ahead if you will but wait on the Lord and follow His spirit…after all,

Waiting on God is the perfect way to know his will…..WHEN HE MOVES…YOU MOVE!!!!!!!


Moving ahead …following His cloud,

WPQ