To whom do you listen to guide you through the twists and turns of life?  Do you depend on your own knowledge and desires?  Do you trust a psychologist or psychiatric professional?  How about someone in high position with power?

There is One who is trustworthy and reliable.  He has ultimate authority, power and position… His name is Jesus.

In fact, it was Jesus – the pre-incarnate Jesus, whom God authorized to lead the people of Israel from the wilderness into the Promised Land.

It was the Angel of God (the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ) who guarded the vast multitude of Israelites as they traveled to the Promised Land.  The Promised Land was prepared by God for these people.  What did they need to do?  Obey His voice, put His words into action.  They were not to rebel against their Guide.  Exodus 23:20-21

God promised His people that He would be an enemy to His people’s enemies.

Listen to these unusual instructions…
(Amplified Bible) Exodus 23:23 “For My Angel goes before you and brings you to the Amorites, the Hittites, the Perizzites, the Canaanites, the Hivites, and the Jebusites, and I reject them and blot them out.”

What?!!!!  They were being led into enemy territory?  This is the land God gave them?
God also promised that He would completely destroy their enemies.  Exodus 23:23

~ Take it to heart ~

Obedience to God is vitally important.  He knows where He is leading you.  He knows who your enemies are.

Have you noticed; God is with His people… they are not alone as they move forward in God’s will for them!

Trust God! Let Him guide you.