"Trust, Follow, and Live in Faith"

Trust, Follow, and Step Out in Faith

Deuteronomy 1:21 “See, the Lord your God has given you the land. Go up and take possession of it as the Lord, the God of your ancestors, told you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.” 23b It is a good land that the Lord our God is giving us

Moses reminded God’s people of their history. God had rescued them from slavery in Egypt, sustained them in the wilderness, and given them victory over other nations.

They were assured of God’s guidance and protection in preparation for entering the promised land. God wants this promise land to show what renewed life under God’s blessing looks like.

And so, they did not need to fear what was ahead of them, even though there were reports of powerful enemies and even giant warriors in the land. 

They didn’t need to worry, because God would go before them and fight their battles.

We too may need a reminder of our past failures and victories in order to be encouraged, live in faith and be strong and courageous enough to follow God.

When we can look back and see what God has already done. We’re able to see that it is His faithfulness that propels us into our future.

God has a plan already marked out for us, and it is God who gives us the courage to trust and follow Him, even when we cannot see our way forward.

Our past, present, and future are in God’s hands; And He will always go before us.

So, again we need to trust Him, follow Him, and live in faith.