So not feeling especially inspired this week, maybe it's all of the other reading and writing I've had to do (and still need to do...). If you are wondering what happened in the reading this week, basically the people of Israel have finally made it to the promised land, and then there was a recap of what happened up until that point.
I did underline Deuteronomy 1: 42, "But the Lord told me to tell you, 'Do not attack, for I am not with you. If you go ahead on your own, you will be crushed by your enemies." The Lord was commanding the Israelites to wait on his timing for them as then were readying to attack their enemies on the way to the promised land. This verse got me thinking - how often do I strike forward on my own, thinking that I know best? More than I want to admit to that's for sure. Waiting is hard, and trust me - I know all about waiting. But somehow if I remember to let God's strength work through me, it's not so bad some days. It's a challenge to let go (hello! control freak here!), but the rewards are much sweeter, and there is less crushing by those enemies - especially those spiritual ones.
I pray that we may seek God's strength even when we are feeling strong, and that we lean on his might as we face each day.
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