The children of Israel had been told to watch the cloud for guidance. But there were also times when the cloud indicated they were to wait. The wilderness was not the most delightful place in which to wait. Waiting in itself is not easy. Regardless of their strength and eagerness to start out again, regardless of their impatience to be on the way, the Israelites did not move until God , by means of the cloud, directed them to do so. It may not have been difficult to wait a short time. Numbers 9:19 reads, When the cloud remained over the tabernacle a long time, the Israelites obeyed the Lords order and did not set out .That was no doubt difficult. It was the test of their obedience. Sometimes we are kept waiting too. We may be in the midst of heartaches, of problems, of trials, of temptations, and we see the cloud stop and wait. Sometimes our waiting is short period. We may on the other hand, be kept waiting for a long time. But we dare not move until He moves us. We will have His blessing only if we willingly move with His cloud. Word for someone this morning.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:29:28 +0000
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