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Going Forward

By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.

Do you find yourself stuck and unable to move forward with God’s vision? You are not alone. When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, they faced the same apprehension we do. When they reached the Red Sea, they faced mountainous obstacles on one side of them, a vast sea in front of them, and a powerful army behind them (see Exodus 14).

The people wanted to turn back in fear and stay in the past life that they knew. Moses, with good intentions, wanted to stay in the present: “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still” (Exodus 14:14). But God wanted them to move forward into the future. “Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on’” (Exodus 14:15). God helped His people supernaturally by parting the sea, but first He expected Moses to act in faith.

Sometimes we want to turn back in fear. Other times we may want to keep the status quo and wait for God to act for us. But God wants us to move forward with the vision He has given us. He will always be there to give His guidance, provision, and strength, but first we must be willing to step out in faith and follow His plan.

Going forward is not always simple. You will face disappointments and setbacks, opposition and hindrances. But no matter what you face, God will see His vision for your life accomplished as long as you remain a willing instrument for Him to use.

Prayer: Father, give me the courage to move forward with the vision You have given me, even when I am afraid. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.

“So we say with confidence, ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?’” (Hebrews 13:6).