Don't Fail Me Now

Have you ever heard the expression, "Feet, don't fail me know!"?  It's been used in many TV shows and movies, but made popular by the 1920's actor, Stepin' Fetchit.  The character would get into dire but comical situations and hope that his feet would get him out quick.


Dire situations are painful.  They press on us.  They push us to uncomfortable places.  They squeeze us; even reveal our true self.  It's then that we see just how much faith we have in God.


You may know the story...Moses has died.  God calls Moses' aide, Joshua, to step up and lead the people.  Now, the Bible doesn't record how Joshua felt about this decision.  But, there must have been a few butterflies.  After all, look what had happened in Israel's recent history; slavery in Egypt, wandering in the desert wilderness, starving, thirsty.  Sounds like a group of people I would like to lead!


Listen what God said to Joshua:  (Joshua 1:5)

No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.

Right then, Joshua was reminded of all the incredible things God did through His servant Moses: the plagues on Egypt, freedom from slavery, parting the Red Sea, manna and water in the dessert, and on and on.  How could Joshua refuse God's call even though he knew dire situations were on the way?


What part of "Dire-land" are you in?  Are you crying, "God, don't fail me know?"  Do you truly believe that He will help you through?  As you work through your situations in life remember, your family is watching.  Model your faith in God to your children.  They need to know how He will help them in their dire situations of life.


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