He Leads the Way, I Follow His Light

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“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20


If you are wondering how you will get through today, next week, or next month based on your present circumstances, or if you are uncertain about the path God has set for you, then Exodus 23:20 is for you.

In Exodus 23:20, God sends an angel ahead of His people to guard and guide them to their Promised Land. The angel represents God’s presence and His authority. What He did to the Israelites then, He is still doing it today. Even now, He goes ahead of us, guarding and guiding us to the place He has prepared.

Sometimes, life takes us by surprise. We find ourselves in places and situations where we thought we would never be. So, we worry about our next provision, or how to move on after the loss, or what to do about certain things that seem unfamiliar to us. It may all come as a surprise, but not to God. He knows what’s ahead of us, the things we will need, and He has already prepared provisions for every step we may take in life.

We serve the God who goes ahead of us, who prepares provisions ahead of time, and the One who is never late on His promises and plans for our lives. Our part to play is trusting in His leadership. As He leads the way, we follow His light. As David writes in Psalm 119:105, “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

We don’t have to focus our minds on the ‘What Ifs’ of tomorrow, but we can choose to focus our minds on the One who is present with us in our messy situation. A lamp in darkness only shines light for your immediate steps and not a thousand steps ahead. And that’s how the word of God guides us when we feel like we are in the dark; it guides us to our next step. The Light illuminates the broader direction for our lives.

In Exodus 23:20, God goes ahead and prepares the way; in Psalm 119:105, His word is lamp and light to our path. Not only does He prepare the road ahead, He shines light in every step we take in life through His word. When life becomes uncertain, there’s one thing to be certain about: We are never alone; God is with us. Today, we can choose to rest our confidence in God. He knows what we will need even before the need arises. He understands our struggles, and God is our only refuge and fortress in times of trouble. He’s the One who walks before you and beside you; you can trust in Him.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, we thank you for your presence that goes ahead of us, preparing the way, guarding us and guiding us through your word. In the midst of uncertainties, we are certain that you are with us just as you promised. May we find peace and joy in your presence, amen.

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