Waiting On The Lord

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.

Read Numbers 9:15-23

Scripture tells 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. We have all heard that old adage, “God helps those that help themselves” but that saying is neither scriptural nor even factual. God is in the business of meeting, even exceeding our needs, but He does not need our help ….rather He needs our obedience.

Too often when difficulties or uncertainties arise in our lives, we subscribe to the idea, "Don’t just stand there, do something!”  But noted Biblical author and teacher, Henry Blackaby says it should be just the opposite, “Don’t just do something, stand there!” Stand in the promise of God ….and wait!

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…..STOP and do like the children of God did in the wilderness….WAIT ON THE CLOUD!

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

Your Promised Land is just ahead if you will wait on the Lord and follow His spirit…remember, waiting on God is the perfect way to know his will…..WHEN HE MOVES…YOU MOVE!!!!!!!

Moving ahead …following His cloud,

WPQ