They might change their minds...

“When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.” So God let the people around by the desert road toward the Red Seas. “- Exodus 1316

While reading my Bible this morning, this verse really stood out and I’d like to encourage you with it.

If the road seems long and if the road seems empty, be encouraged! It just may be that the Lord is taking you through the desert to avoid obstacles that could discourage you and ultimately hinder your destiny. Many times the road to our destiny and the fulfillment of God’s promises is much longer than we anticipate. A little push or shove so easily sends many of us heading back to the land of “comfortable” or “Egypt”a place of bondage because of this God may not to take us the shortest way, but completely around those things that would cause us to quit. Faced with too many obstacles, road blocks, and adversaries, we may grow weary and pack our bags. The desert gets lonely and it gets dry and sometimes it seems like the worst possible road to freedom, but God knows what He’s doing. It just may be the safest way for you, “for God said, “If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”

Trust in the Lord though the road seems long. Allow Him to marinate in you while you walk through the desert and when you make it through, you will rejoice and say, “God has been faithful to me!”