Exodus 13:21-22 (TLB)
21 The Lord guided them by a pillar of cloud during the daytime and by a pillar of fire at night. So they could travel either by day or night.
22 The cloud and fire were never out of sight.
Exodus 16:4 (TLB)
4 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I’m going to rain down food from heaven for them. Everyone can go out each day and gather as much food as he needs. And I will test them in this, to see whether they will follow my instructions or not.

When God took Moses out into the wilderness, one of the lessons He taught the people was to live in the moment, always trusting in Him. Although they grumbled, God kept it up for 40 years. I guess it is an important lesson – to live in the moment as God leads us.

We are to follow Him, we are to trust that He will provide. God is our guide. We are not to live by our desires, but according to His good pleasure. We are to surrender ourselves into the hands of God, allowing Him to do whatever is in His will.

It all begins with prayer, listening to the Holy Spirit and allowing Him to lead us as we follow Him and Him alone. It can be easier to allow someone or some group to do that for us. There is no effort involved when we simply take direction from others. But God wants us to follow Him. If you want that too, then prayer has to be central to your life. Prayer alone with God, prayer with others, prayer in worship. There are so many voices in this world today that want us to follow them. If you want to follow Jesus, it takes time and effort to get to know Him – and to hear His voice.

Join us this Tuesday as we get to know Jesus through corporate prayer and worship. He will lead us, if only we are willing to follow.

Always praying for the glory of God,
Chris McKean