Journey into 2007

Last year, 2006, was the year I describe as my “wilderness journey”--in comparison with the Israelites' 40-year journey after the exodus from Egypt. Crossing from 2006 to 2007 is like the moment when the Israelites were about to cross the Jordan River to the promise land as told in Joshua chapter 3. The people were given the instruction: Let the Ark (symbolizes the presence of God) cross first and follow it because the path is unfamiliar to them (verse 3-7). That’s why today as I cross into 2007, I will keep God be first in my life. The "Jordan River" could be hardships, problems, trials or any other hindrances I am facing everyday. Sometimes I always have “bright ideas” and I do not allow God to lead me and I focus more on what my earthly eyes can see—my job, my business or other earthly securities. But the Bible says to “fix our eyes upon the Lord” and “wait in hope upon the Lord”. We should not go ahead of God but allow Him to lead our lives for He directs the way to the best possessions (the Promise Land—a land flowing with milk and honey). I will allow God to lead me to this "unfamiliar path" (verse 7)--I dont know what is in 2007 but God does.

I used to have the same “wilderness” mentality like the Israelites, always complaining, always murmuring, always questioning God and other bad attitudes. This is why an 11-day journey took Israelites 40 years to attain. I guess God thought, okay, one complain, additional one year round trip in the desert. No, I don’t want that this time! I want to possess the promise land the soonest possible time... now!

This year I will consider all problems and challenges to be an opportunity for God to do miracles.