Mid-week Devotional:

Week of July 26, 2026

Scripture for this week’s Mid-week Devotional comes from the Old Testament book of Deuteronomy, Deuteronomy 1:6-7a

Hear the Word of God,

“6 The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying ‘You have stayed long enough at this mountain. 7a Resume your journey...”

This is God’s word for God’s people. Thanks be to God. AMEN.

The words God spoke to the Israelites through His servant Moses announced to them that their journey to the promised land was not done. They had “stayed long enough” where they were (v. 6). God directed them to travel through areas they had never been before and they would be among people they did not know. They would not have a map to go by, nor would they have hotels and restaurants to stop at along their way. God would lead them through his servant Moses.

There have been times during the past 42 years when my husband and I asked ourselves where is God leading us and our children. There was never any pattern in our movements and in our changes of professions. But what was always present was a sense that God was opening another door in our lives to where God had need of us to live and serve those around us through our words and actions. It warms my heart when I think of all the people who have shared their lives with us. It is through their presence in our lives that we have grown deeper in our faith and trust in God’s continual presence.

Today and in the days ahead it is my prayer that you consider your journey of faith that God has set before you.

-May you ask yourself where has God lead you in the past to help someone in need through your words and actions?

-May you ask yourself where is God leading you to serve the needs of others today?

-May you ask yourself where is God leading you to serve the needs of others tomorrow?

I will be praying for you that you respond with the words, “Yes Lord. I will go where you lead me.”

Peace be with you.

AMEN.