God reveals His heart in transition by showing His love for us. God especially cares for those who are hurting. As Moses shepherded a flock in the wilderness of Sinai, God appeared to him in a burning bush. Moses, who was royalty in Egypt, had left there 40 years earlier after he killed an Egyptian …
God reminds us of His faithfulness. He does this especially in times of transition when we are unsure of our future, as seen in the life of Moses. Exodus 3:5 “Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. 6 I am the God of your father—the …
Reverence reorients us in transition. The awe of God can wake us up to His reality, holiness, and authority. Sometimes we get wrapped up in the things of this world and forget God has more for us. Moses was shepherding sheep for his father-in-law, as he had for forty years. He had led the sheep …
When God gets our attention, it can be a defining moment in our lives and often takes place during a time of transition. Perhaps there was a time in your life when the Lord got your attention and set you on a different path. When Moses encountered the Lord while he was a shepherd, it …
God can use past failures, as we see in the story of Moses and the burning bush. Moses was born to a Hebrew family at a time when Pharaoh had ordered all the Hebrew baby boys to be killed. Through divine providence, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted Moses and raised him as an Egyptian in the palace. …
Moving forward when God says no is not a good idea. In the Lord’s mercy, He gives us warnings because He knows what is ahead and we don’t. When the Lord gives us warnings, we simply need to trust Him because He loves and cares for us. I remember driving five hours with our family …
I don’t want to experience when God’s patience runs out. Over and over in the Bible, Scripture talks about the Lord’s patience and long-suffering. Psalm 103:8 The Lord is compassionate and merciful, slow to get angry, and filled with unfailing love. [1] As you meditate on this verse, you see the words “slow to get angry,” …
The trap of negativity can catch any of us. A fellow pastor was at a large gathering I was attending, and he gave a message “What is in the Air Makes a Difference.” The statement summarized that we can bring love, joy, and happiness into a room or gloom, despair, and negativity. I believe we …
Having a heart for God is life-changing. I met a man who was a professional football player in his prime a few years ago. As he entered the world of professional sports, he achieved what the world said was successful. What he did not count on was that the world lied to him. With wealth …
Failing to listen to God as we journey through life takes us on unexpected detours and difficult trials we could have avoided. The Lord had repeatedly called one of my friends to go into full-time ministry. Over the years, the Lord, in His patience, pursued this young man who instead ran away from his destiny. …