Lead From the Front, Protect From the Back....

When you come to know God, I mean truly know the God of the Bible, you begin to realize the peace, comfort, and confidence God brings into the relationship is real. If you were a child hiking out in the wilderness, and all of the sudden your parents both left you, how would you feel? You’d probably panic, be so scared, and eventually sit down and cry out for help. You’d be sad, scared, and lonely. Your parents wouldn’t be there for you, to lead, teach, provide, and protect. This would shape your thinking, and drive your actions; all because of this new found set of circumstances. For the believer, when God is paramount in your life, you never have to worry about Him leaving or abandoning you. For He says, “I will never leave or forsake you” (Heb 13:5-6). This is the peace that passes all understanding. It’s knowing God has your back. This doesn’t make life easier, it just gives us the confidence of knowing that whatever happens, God with be there with us, helping us through it. He will lead from the front, and protect us from the back. We just have to faithfully follow, moving forward, not stagnating, paralyzed with fear, shame, or regret. And certainly not trying to live in the past. We can trust God to do what He says He’ll do, and that trust helps us constantly move forward with confidence.

12 You will not leave in a hurry, running for your lives. For the Lord will go ahead of you; yes, the God of Israel will protect you from behind. Isaiah 52:12

7 They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.8 They are confident and fearless and can face their foes triumphantly. Psalms 112:7-8