Trusting God’s Foresight

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Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 6–8
• 1 Timothy 5

They returned to their country by another route. - Matthew 2:12

Today's Scripture & Insight:
Matthew 2:1–2, 7–12

While driving us to an unfamiliar location, my taxi driver noticed that the GPS directions suddenly seemed wrong. After entering a reliable four-lane motorway, we were advised to exit and travel along a one-lane road running parallel to us. “I’ll just trust it,” Dan said, despite seeing no delays. After about ten miles, however, the traffic on the motorway next to us slowed to a near standstill. The trouble? Major construction. And the one-lane road? With little traffic, it provided a clear path to our destination. “I couldn’t see ahead,” Dan said, “but the GPS could.” Or, as we agreed, “just like God can.”

Knowing what was ahead, God in a dream gave a similar change in directions to the wise men who’d come from the east to worship Jesus, “born king of the Jews” (Matthew 2:2). King Herod, disturbed by the news of a ‘rival’ king, lied to the magi, sending them to Bethlehem, saying: “Go and search carefully for the child. As soon as you find him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship him” (v. 8). Warned in a dream “not to go back to Herod,” however, “they returned to their country by another route” (v. 12).

God will guide our steps too. As we travel life’s roads, we can trust that He sees ahead and remain confident that “he will make [our] paths straight” as we submit to His directions (Proverbs 3:6).

Reflect & Pray​

Recall a time when God presented you with a change in your life’s direction? As you trusted Him, what was the outcome?
I can’t see the road ahead, God, as You can. Please give me discernment to know when a change in direction is coming from You.

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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Prayer Focus: God I ask You in Jesus' name bless me and all those I love and care about to accept the gift of salvation through Christ Jesus. Save us all Lord Jesus. Bless us with love, power, a sound mind, and excellent health. Bless us with knowledge, wisdom, and understanding. Bless us with joy, peace, and strength. Bless us with Your protection, prosperity, and success in Christ Jesus. God rain down blessings from heaven and the favor of God upon each of our lives. God let each of us experience You at an increasingly profound and personal level like never before as we seek Your face, embrace, and surrender to Your will. Let each of us be a light in this dark world, lifting You up in the lifestyle we each live. God all that I have asked of You in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of this prayer and all those who truly want Your best for me. God Thank You. Thank You. Thank You, Lord Jesus. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so in Jesus' name. Prayer was written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach

 

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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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