Journey of life (Marathi)
God of all nations has promised His people an assured security during their life journey from the beginning till they reach their last destination.
There are risks, dangers and various challenges during the period of our sojourn. But God will protect His people. Psalms 91:3-4.
A. Deut. 32:9-14 is an example of the Joirney of Jacob the son of Isaac.
- he was sent away to be protected from Esau his brother whom he had cheated.
- He was in the wilderness alone.
- God found him and protected him all the way to his return after 20 years or more.
- God took care of His people from Egypt and wilderness.
- He provided them Pillar of cloud by day and Pillar of fire by night.
- He bore them on His wings like an Eagle.
- He led them like a shepherd.
- He took care of them like a master of household.
- During their 40 years journey they did not lack anything as we read in Nehemiah 9:12-37.
- No enemy could harm them till God took them to Canaan.
- Protection of God proved His faithfulness and His Covenant Relationship with Abraham.
- God forgave their sin and disciplined their wayward walk with Him. He taught them to fear Him so that they should trust His protection and the safety they needed.
- He expected them to love, obey and serve Him alone.
- Let’s trust the sovereign protection of God for our journey and learn to walk the way He has shown us.
- Let your heart be filled with His assurance that He is our Rock and fortress. God is our hiding place. He is willing to shelter us in all times. May God bless you.