Daily Devotional
Do You Wish God Would Explain Things to You?
“And they commanded the people, saying, ‘When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the priests, the Levites, bearing it, then you shall set out from your place and go after it.’”
Joshua 3:3
September 20, 2023
Ponder This
A while ago we got our family together to go look at the Christmas lights. I have a neighbor whose house is so beautifully decorated, and they were telling us about another beautiful house, and he said, “Now you need to go here.” He began to explain it to me, and it got kind of convoluted. So, the neighbor said, “Wait a minute, Pastor, just let me get in my car and I’ll lead you there.” I didn’t have to worry about a street name or a direction; the only thing concerning me were his taillights as I followed where he went. When he moved, I moved, and he took me right where I needed to go. This is similar to what we see in this passage, which says in effect, “When the ark moves, you go after it. Let God guide you with His presence.”
Have you ever wanted God to explain things to you? Have you ever argued with God, and said, “Lord, tell me why?” The reality is you couldn’t understand if He told you, and if He did, you would likely try to bend God’s will to fit yours. In my life, the only way I’ve known the plan of God is not to look into the future, but to call to God and say, “Lord, lead me.”
- When has God guided you, even if you didn’t know where you were going?
- What do you do to discern how to best follow God?
Practice This
Ask a fellow Christian to share a testimony about how God has led him or her.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
