Hemmed In

For those who feel there is no way out of unpleasant circumstances 
Read: Exodus 13:17–22.

At last the children of Israel were leaving Egypt and by now it would seem that the way to the Promised Land would be clear of trouble. But this was not the case. Ten plagues are recorded in Exodus chapters seven through eleven.

The road through the Philistine country to the Promised Land would have been shorter but God knew they were not emotionally strong enough to face war with the country.  He led them through the dry, barren desert so they would be renewed in their minds and strengthened to begin life in the new land.

God could have led them miraculously to the Promised Land in a matter of seconds but He wanted to reveal His divine presence through this journey.

Are you completely hemmed in by a circumstance in your life? Does it appear there is no way out, around or through your problems?  Your way out is up. Follow the pillar, God’s divine presence, by day and by night.