[[-SOAP HUB]] | [[-Exodus Overview]] | [[Exodus 13]] ## Title: The LORD Guides Our Steps ## Scripture: (Exodus 13:21-22) “Now the Lord was going before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them in the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel day or night. He did not remove the pillar of cloud by day nor the pillar of fire by night from before the people.” (NET) ## Observation: The nation of Israel had been in bondage for over 400 years. Likely, none of them knew the way back to the Promised Land of their ancestors. Perhaps they had heard of the stories, but it is possible those stories had fallen into legends more than directions. The LORD did not expect them to figure it out on their own. He guided them along the way. They had to do the moving. They had to keep up. They had to pack up every night and set out every morning, but the LORD directed their steps. This is a principle from God’s Word that we must understand. The LORD will do the impossible, but He expects us to do the possible. When we realize that the LORD is with us and guides us, then we begin to understand what fellowship with the LORD looks like as He guides us along life’s pathways. ## Application: How is the Lord guiding your life through daily faithfulness? ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for leading us through Your Word, Your community, and the continual fellowship of the Holy Spirit.