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There was a special group of people a long time ago. By divine arrangement, these people found themselves in a strange land. They had much to enjoy. The king mapped out a region for them specifically where they lived for about forty-three decades.
After a while, the king died, and a new king emerged over this kingdom. This new king oppressed them. The tyranny became unbearable so that they wept ceaselessly.
Eventually, God sent a deliverer, but they were hesitant to trust, accept or follow him. Is it not amazing how we cry to God out of frustration and desperation, but refuse to believe when He shows up?
The people finally migrated by the help of God out of the kingdom. He gave them light for the journey. He provided shelter, clothing, and food daily. He made a dry pathway for them in a region of mighty waters. It was to be a season of jubilation but they cried and murmured instead. They felt it would have been better if they had stayed back in their former land. What were the issues?
1. Lack of trust in their God-sent leader; just like the Pharisees and Sadducees rejected Jesus.
2. Fear of new experiences and fear of the future. The same way the Jews found it difficult to receive the salvation of Jesus. They did not believe it could come free without work.
3. Familiarity with the God-sent leader; exactly how the Jews were so familiar with Jesus, they knew the family He came from.
To experience a new beginning, we must:
Trust in the Lord only (Prov. 3:5-6; Hab. 2:14; Heb. 11:6).
Be ready to follow those who He has arranged to lead you (Matt. 13:53-58).
Do not be over-familiar with His dealings with you nor take Him with levity (Isaiah 43:15-19).
Leave your past behind; the sufferings, failures, successes, achievements, hurts, pains and feelings of rejection. Refuse to allow these things to determine what lies ahead (Phil. 3:1-14).
Do not be afraid of change.
Be expectant.
Mercy O. Orimoloye writes from Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
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