Nehemiah 9:19 “But in your great mercy you did not abandon them to die in the wilderness. The pillar of cloud still led them forward by day, and the pillar of fire showed them the way through the night.”

The children of Israel were so fickle, all or nothing, hot or cold, off or on.  They took incredible steps of faith and walked in blessing and favor, being miraculously led through an unknown place.  When they got overwhelmed by their situation, they just did an 180o, literally began worshipping an idol.  But God still showed them mercy, allowed them to regroup, and still guided them.  And His miracles were exactly what were needed at that moment.  His provision was specific to the need and situation and left no question as to who was providing.

I am like a child of Israel.  My love for God runs deep, but so quickly I forget what He’s brought me through.  I lack faith and obedience.  I get overwhelmed regularly.  But, God is so merciful and patient with me, He is still guiding me.  He is still providing for me.  My future is not totally clear.  Yes, I can see the path directly in front of me.  The excitement for life that my children show me daily, is my miracle pillar of cloud in the day.  My prophetic dreams and absence of loneliness in the evening, is my pillar of fire at night.  These things give me courage to keep moving forward.  I’m on the right track.

Lord, I am so thankful for your mercy and patience.  Help me to absorb it so much that it seeps onto others.  Thank you for your guidance and provision.