A familiar television commercial asks-"what's in your wallet?" Well I ask you today, what is in your hand? The Egyptian army was bearing down upon the children of Israel and they were trapped at the edge of the Red Sea. They cried out in anguish. God instructed Moses to 1) keep moving and 2) to use what was already available at his disposal. With these instructions from God, Moses assured the anxious people that they would see the saving hand of the Lord; and they would not see their Egyptian enemies anymore.
God gives to us the skills, talents and resources we need to accomplish whatever tasks he places before us. He never gives vision without provision. The way may not be easy, or short-lived or even comfortable; but if what you are doing is in the will of God, you will be victorious and what you need will either be within you or directly within grabbing distance. Moses took his walking stick and with a simple gesture of raising it, the sea had to yield to the power that God had already incorporated into that "provision". When you are affronted with an issue, obstacle or whatever "Red Sea" is stopping your progress, don't hesitate or think of giving up... Don't wallow in self pity or wonder "why me?" Simply recall that the steps of the righteous are ordered by God and if this is the pathway he has on your agenda then surely he has a plan in mind.
What's in your hand? The ability to organize? To cook? To build? To inspire? When trouble raises its ugly head re-evaluate your position, prepare to keep moving forward, check your resources and watch God not only make a way for you, through your own hand, but he will "kill" whatever is pursuing , distracting, frustrating or threatening you. Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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