Today is Tuesday, January 15, 2019, and here is your Daily Devo. In Exodus 13, verses 17-22, God was guiding his people out of Egypt through a pillar of cloud and fire. Some today might be tempted to wish that God would guide us in the same way. After all, wouldn't it be nice to have a tangible pillar of fire to point out which relationships to invest in, which sport to play, and where to go to college?
However, the reality is that we have something greater than a pillar of cloud or fire. We have the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit. As God's people, the Spirit of God lives in us, opening our eyes and hearts toward him, and conforming us more into the image of the sun. God also gives us his word to guide in all things.
God has spoken to us and revealed all we need to know about him and live faithfully as his people. The Spirit within us illuminates the scriptures, helping us see and understand the nature and character of God, how to live for him, and also to develop the desire we want to. So our question is not, where is my pillar of fire, to make following God easier, but am I following the guidance he has given me, listening to the Spirit and immersing myself into the word he has given me? Think about this.
What are the primary ways God guides and directs his people today? Why are these ways better than the cloud and pillar of fire, the Israelites had? Thanks for listening to the Daily Depot. I would love to connect with you either on social media or you can send me an email at www.adomburton.net.
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