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LifeConnect Devotionals by Wayne Cordeiro

DAY 1 OF 7

Water Is on Its Way

Observation
At the command of the Lord, the Israelites camped, but there was no water to drink. You’d think that if God commanded a camping spot, there’d be immediately plenty of water, as well as a buffet line and waiters to bring them coffee and dessert. You’d think that if God had planned it, all the logistics would have been taken into consideration and a catering company would be waiting for the Israelites as they arrived.

Application
There will be times, even though the Lord leads us, when we will find ourselves with sparse resources. Not enough money. Not enough help. Not enough encouragement. But it doesn’t mean that God is not in the situation.

Maybe you’re like me . . . being patient comes hard when I am thirsty after a “long trek.” We can react prematurely, jumping to the wrong conclusions about how God is working. In doing so, we make the desert a hotter place than it needs to be. God is not finished yet. Think about it — God had water stored in a rock!

How often, from a source we least expect, God provides. He did for the Israelites, and he will again for you and me today!

Prayer
Lord, thank you for helping me to understand that just because there is a shortage of resources, it doesn’t mean that you haven’t led me to this place. I will wait on you to provide, knowing that you still have more to come. Remind me of this when I panic or complain.

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LifeConnect Devotionals by Wayne Cordeiro

Grow deeper and stronger in your spiritual life with this 7-day devotional offering SOAP Articles from the NIV LifeConnect Bible - Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer. Author Wayne Cordeiro offers insights and thoughts drawn from his own use of this Bible study method in his spiritual journey.

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