I have to say this, some folks treat God like He is the complaint department, and perhaps we all at some point have been guilty of that, but here is the alternative;  Oh how great to trust God, and to count of His care and provision in every situation. 

There are so many things in life that can disappoint.  Especially things that we think will satisfy us and then we find that they do not, in fact some things that we think of as good can be found to be bitter.  How can God help us in those times?  

Can you remember some victories in your life?  Times where you didn't know what might come next?  Maybe you struggled with a sickness, or a money issue and someone God pulled you through?  Did you stop and give thanks?  Let's consider that today. 

Who loves a victory?  Well that would be all of us, right?  But understood in a victory means there was some kind of battle or attack. The enemy of our souls loves to attack our ability to obey the directions of our Father in heaven, but oh how wonderful to know God is our help and He will give us victories. 

Who needs some encouragement today?  And how about that encouragement coming straight from the Lord?  Today are are looking into the subject of where to go when there is no place to turn?  

What expectations do you havre when someone says God is going to lead you?  Maybe you think things are now going to be absolutely easy, clear skies and just the right temperature.  Perhaps you will be given all the steps ahead?  Let's consider that today.  

If you knew there was a safe place for you, an entirely safe place, where peace and mercy and grace were in abundance, wouldn't you want to be there and stay there and live in that place?  Well that place is Jesus.  

Some people lead a life in a fight with God, a kind of tug of war if you will, where the one struggling to have things only their way is willing to say to God over and over again, no!  The Pharaoh in Egypt tried this and everyone in his life suffered for it. There is an old expression that goes: Your Arms Are Too Short To Box With God! 

I suppose that many folks may dislike the word - repent, well, perhaps even bristle at it.  But can I  assure you it is not a word to pass over lightly.  No, in fact, is is a wonderful word that brings forgiveness of sin and a way to relationship with God.  

We might not at first think that God's judgments could bring an opportunity to know Him, but in this case both the Egyptians and The nation of Israel will have that opportunity.  The opportunity comes as they see His mighty hand to deliver them, to set His people free to worship Him.