God said to Moses: “Now go. Get on your way from here, you and the people you brought up from the land of Egypt. Head for the land which I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying ‘I will give it to your descendants.’ I will send an angel ahead of you and I’ll drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. It’s a land flowing with milk and honey. But I won’t be with you in person—you’re such a stubborn, hard-headed people!—lest I destroy you on the journey.” Exodus 33:1‭-‬3 MSG

I’ve been thinking lately about what it looks like to be on an adventure with God. I’ve always recalled the story of Abram when God called him on his own crazy adventure. But this one with Moses may take the cake.

Moses was called to deliver a people who had been crying out for deliverance but not convinced of the methods God chose. From day one, he was surrounded by complaints and blame. He was always trying to prove he’d heard from God and was simply following His instructions.

Can you relate to any of this? I can! I’ve been praying, claiming, and standing for my husband to experience complete healing for the past 4 years. He definitely received his healing. It just didn’t come the way I thought or expected it would.

On 12/30/23, he took his last breath here and received his new body in heaven. It was totally unexpected, no warning signs, and it left me to face a life without him. I keep shaking my head, wondering what I missed.

Each morning, when I look at where he should be and realize he’ll no longer occupy our home, I have my crazy cry and give thanks. Thanks that God’s never left me alone. Thanks for the gift of what I had and knowing my new journey is only beginning.

Instead of choosing to stay with the group of followers, I’m going to the mountain top where Moses went. I’m asking to see His glory. I won’t be satisfied with status quo. I’m determined to finish my race well regardless of how long it takes or where it takes me.

What about you, my friends? Your situation may have you in a place of loss, turmoil, or just plain blindsided by what life’s just handed you. Can I encourage you to crawl up on Fathers lap and allow His presence to be enough? It’s all going to work out for His glory. You can trust Him.

Sandy G