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Guided by the Cloud: Trusting God's Direction in Our Journey (Numbers 9:15-23)

This reflection on Numbers 9:15-23 explores the Israelites' journey led by a cloud—how God provided direction without explanations. As they faced the unknowns of moving and staying, God's guidance remained steadfast. Just as the Israelites had to trust in God's decisions, we too are called to follow His lead without needing to understand the reasons behind His commands. This message invites us to surrender our need for control and embrace faith in God's perfect timing and plans for our lives.

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Guided by the Cloud: Trusting God's Direction in Our Journey (Numbers 9:15-23)

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  1. Led By A CloudNum. 9:15-23 • After receiving the law at Mount Sinai • After constructing the Tabernacle • Before the first approach to Canaan • Before the 40 year wilderness wandering • Ex. 13:17-18 not the shortest route

  2. Led By A CloudNum. 9:15-23 • God would decide: • Where they would stay 9:17 • How long to stay (day, month, year) 9:19, 22 • When to move (day or night) 9:21 • How long to journey 9:18, 23

  3. Led By A CloudNum. 9:15-23 • God gave no explanation to Israel as to the when, why, and where of moving or staying • Gen. 22:1-3 (offer Isaac as a sacrifice) • Job would have liked an explanation • Some see no reason for being baptized

  4. Led By A CloudNum. 9:15-23 • No explanation given or required • God gave no advance notice to Israel • Gen. 12:1-5 Abram told Sarai • Many of us like to plan and be organized • Luke 12:16-21 • James 4:13-17 • No consistency or pattern to predict moving

  5. Led By A CloudNum. 9:15-23 • No explanationbothered the thinkers • No advance notice disturbed the organizers • God allowed no input in His decision • Men value their freedom, their power to choose, their right to decide (pro-choice) • Lot chose where to live Gen. 13:9-11 • No input irritated the independent

  6. Led By A CloudNum. 9:15-23 • God made no concession for those who were hyperactive or procrastinators • The active could not get overly excited • The tardy could not become settled • Stayed in Babylon, Lot’s wife • God’s way was exasperating to many people • Imagine some stayed or went without God

  7. Led by the Bible • Signing a blank contract when baptized • At times the Word tells us to go: • Leave our sins: Jn. 8:11 • Leave our comforts: Matt. 28:18-20 • At times the Word tells us to stay: • I Cor. 7:19-24 abide in marriage • Mark 5:17-20 teach neighbors

  8. Led by the Bible • With no explanation given • With no advance notice provided • With no input allowed • With no concessions made for leanings • God expected the Israelites to follow His lead • And that is what is required of us as well

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