Leave the Past

 

KEY VERSE: Luke 9:62

“To move forward in life, you might have to let go of some the things you currently cherish.”

 Written by Ben Dankaka

Sometimes, the things we hold on to, are the very things that prevent us from moving forward. For instance, you can’t sleep on two beds at the same time. In order to use a new bed, you have to let go of the old one. Getting rid of the old bed may be necessary as you might not have enough space to keep the two beds in the same room. Equally, there may be things in your life that are currently occupying the space intended for the new things that God wants to bring into your life.

As Moses was leading the Israelites, he asked his brother-in-law, Hobab to accompany them so he could be their guide in the wilderness. Hobab answered, “No, I will not go; I am going back to my own land and my own people.” But Moses persuaded him, with promises of a better life. So, Hobab found himself in a tight spot: To forgo his past or embrace the promise? It is not clear whether Hobab agreed but it seems that he might have remained with Moses (Judges 1:16). To move forward, you might have to let go of some of the things you now cherish.

 

Prayer/Confession: I will move forward and let go of the past. Amen.

REFERENCES/FURTHER STUDY: Numbers 10:29-33; Judges 1:16

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