Prayer for Care & Protection(Feb 1)
The time has come for the final
journey to Canaan. After a special
celebration of the Passover, the
people watch as the pillar of cloud
begins to move. It’s time to march!
But the thrill of expectation soon
gives way to tedium of travel. And
Moses is faced with numerous
problems: complaints about travel
conditions and food, longings for
the good old days in Egypt, greedy
hoarding of the quail God supplies
and jealousy by Miriam and Aaron
toward his position of leadership.
In spite of the difficulties, the
people finally arrive at Kadesh-
Barnea, on the doorstep of Canaan!
Lord, we’ll Follow Your Guidance:
Whether the cloud stayed above
the Tabernacle for two days,
a month or a year, the people
of Israel stayed in camp and did
not move on. But as soon as it lifted,
they broke camp and moved on.
Do they camped or travelled at
the Lord’s command, and they
did whatever the Lord told them through Moses (Num 9:22-23)
They marched for three days after
leaving the mountain of the Lord,
with the Ark of the Lord’s covenant
moving ahead of them… And
whenever the Ark set out, Moses
would cry: Arise O Lord and
let Your enemies be scattered!
Let them flee before You! And when the Ark was set down, he would
say: Return O Lord to the many
thousands of Israel Num 10:34-35)
Dear Heavenly Father, You are a
Faithful God with good plan for us.
But like Israelites going through life
journey,we can still face challenges.
Help us Recognise Your Leading &
Follow Your Guidance in our life.
Help us to be Grateful & Thankful
for your provision and protection.
Help us Seek Help from You rather
than Murmuring and Complaining.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, guide me in my journey
thro life. Help me understand and
recognise Your leading in every
decision I make. Give me clear
direction so that I can stay on
the path You have for me. I know
following You doesn’t mean every
thing will be easy. Help me not lose
faith when the road gets tough.
For I want to always arrive at the
place You want me to be. Amen.
Lord, the example of Moses in
invoking Your blessing in the
morning and evening while on
the march is worthy of emulation.
Spur us Lord as we begin each day
to retreat to our closet & commend
ourselves & all we represent to God.
At the close of the day, remind us
to gratefully acknowledge Your good
providence and watchful care. Amen