He Prepares And Trains You

Saturday, 10 May 2025

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"And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation" (Psalm 107:7).

When God brought the children of Israel out of Egypt, He didnt lead them through the way of the Philistines, although it was the shorter route to the Promised Land. The Bible says God avoided that path because He knew the people hadnt been trained for war and therefore would flee in fear when the enemy confronted them. They were slaves in Egypt, untrained and unprepared for battle.

As a result, the Lord led them through the longer way of the wilderness by the Red Sea, where they witnessed His signs and wonders and experienced His provision. Through this journey, God revealed Himself to them as Jehovah Rapha, their healer, and Jehovah Rohi, their shepherd. When they eventually faced battles, they called Him Jehovah Nissi, their banner who fights for them.

This progression shows that God prepares and trains His people, building their faith and confidence in Him before they confront greater challenges. You might find yourself wondering why certain things are happening in your life. Perhaps youve been born again for several years, and yet some situations seem inexplicable despite your prayers. Relax and trust His process. Declare, I am learning and growing. I am on my way! Glory to God!

I remember holding my first crusade at the age of fifteen. Before the crusade, I went from house to house, in street evangelism, sharing the Gospel wherever I could. I preached during workers break times, in schools to little kids, and to people my own age. Not everyone listened, but that didnt matter. Jesus said to preach, and I obeyed.

Though I saw good results then, they didnt compare to what we experience today because I needed to grow. Back then, God didnt bring together twenty thousand people for me to preach to at once because I wasnt ready. Reaching such a number required a lot more, and I had to grow into that capacity. But today I minister to millions and billions of people at a time.

We often want things to move fast, dont we? Thats why we create faster vehicles and computers. But God is the Ancient of Days. He works according to His divine patterns, timing and purpose, preparing us for what lies ahead.

Prayer
Dear Father, thank you for leading me in the way I should go and preparing me for the life of victory and excellence youve ordained for me. I trust in your divine wisdom and timing as I grow in competence and capacity to fulfil your purpose for my life, in Jesus Name. Amen.

Further Study
Exodus 13:17-18
Romans 5:3-4
James 1:2-4

(This article was culled from:
Rhapsody of Realities (English)
Authored By:
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DD.
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