In what ways can we recognize God's presence in our life's journey? The Verse that Anchors Our Study Numbers 33:36: “They departed from Ezion-geber and encamped at Kadesh in the Wilderness of Zin.” Every Milepost Matters to God • Numbers 33 preserves forty-two specific camps, proving that no stop is random. • Psalm 139:3: “You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.” • Awareness tip: see each address, job, or season as recorded by Him—evidence He is present. Seeing the Guiding Hand in Each Move • Israel advanced “at the command of the LORD” (Numbers 9:22-23). • Proverbs 3:6 promises straight paths when we acknowledge Him. • Presence clue: when choices are steered by Scripture and Spirit, not by impulse alone. Hope in the Hard Places • Kadesh (“holy”) sits in a dry desert; holiness is often forged in wilderness. • Deuteronomy 8:2 shows God using barrenness to teach reliance. • Presence clue: in bleak stretches, look for refining, not abandonment. Strength for the Transitions • They left Ezion-geber (bustling port) for Kadesh (rugged outpost)—sharp contrast. • Isaiah 43:2: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” • Presence clue: fresh grace appears precisely when the scenery shifts. Following the Cloud Today • Israel had cloud and fire (Exodus 40:38); we have Word and Spirit (2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 16:13). • Practical signals of guidance: – Peace that squares with Scripture (Colossians 3:15). – Godly counsel confirming direction (Proverbs 11:14). – Doors providentially opened or shut (Revelation 3:7). Markers Worth Remembering • Provision unfailing (Psalm 37:25). • Protection continual (Psalm 121:7-8). • Character steadily transformed (2 Corinthians 3:18). Encamped With Confidence The Lord who logged Ezion-geber and Kadesh has logged every station of our lives. Trace His faithfulness, heed His timing, and watch His refining hand; His presence will be unmistakable on every leg of the journey. |
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