God Leads at All Times

God is always leading me. In the daytime, night time, in good times, and in bad. He is always there to provide me with the direction I need.

“²¹And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by night.” – Exodus 13:21 (ESV)

Here we see that God was not only with the Israelites as they left Egypt, He provided guidance for them at all times. During the day, they would follow the cloud and by night the fire. Either time, He was with them, leading them through the wilderness toward the promise land.

For me, He is doing the same. Maybe not in such an overt way, by cloud and by fire, but God is leading me all the time. I am not always sure which way to go and it is in those times that I am able to find my way as I read and study His word. I dive into scripture and find just what I am looking for, or at least a direction to take. God leads me to the passages in His word that provide the guidance for my movements and to make sure that I am on the right path.

I will say that just like the Israelites, God does not always take me through the easiest or simplest of routes to where He needs me to go. He provides the path that is needed for me at the time. I may and will still have adversity as I take that path, but when I am being led by God, I am on the right path and He will provide safe passage for me. He led the Israelites through the day and night, and delivered them from Pharaoh at the Red Sea. It was not the easiest of journeys, but He guided them all the way to the promised land.

“²²The pillar of cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night did not depart from before the people.” – Exodus 13:22 (ESV)

God is with me all the way. He leads me, not just when things are going well, but when there are challenges for me to experience. Yes, He guides me through the challenges He allows to be in my way. Whether those challenges are people, things, actions, financial, social, familial, cultural, professional, or whatever other challenges I am to face. He leads me through them all.

When you are out in the world, where are you looking for your guidance? Are you aware that God is with you always? What if you looked to and allowed God to lead you in all?