DAY TWO — TURN ASIDE AND LISTEN

Read: Exodus 3:1–15

Moses saw a bush that burned but was not consumed.

The encounter began when Moses decided to turn aside and look. The burning bush had his attention, but the voice of God changed his direction.

God told Moses that the ground beneath his feet was holy. It was not holy because of the desert, the mountain or the bush. It was holy because God was present.

There are moments when heaven interrupts our ordinary routines. But we can become so busy, disappointed or distracted that we walk past the very place where God wants to speak.

Aidan responded when he was called from Iona to Northumbria. In AD 635, King Oswald invited him to establish a Christian community on Lindisfarne. Aidan crossed the sea and entered an unfamiliar land because he believed the call of God was greater than the security of remaining where he was.

God may not be asking you to cross a sea, but He may be asking you to cross a road, make a telephone call, forgive someone, begin serving or pray with another person.

The question is not simply, “Is God speaking?”

The question is, “Are we willing to turn aside and listen?”

Action for today:
Turn off every distraction for twenty minutes. Read Exodus 3 slowly and ask:

“Lord, what have I been walking past that requires my attention?”

Take one small step of obedience before the day ends.

Amen Amen.

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DAY ONE — GOD USES THE HIDDEN YEARS

Read: Exodus 2:11–25

Before Moses stood before Pharaoh, divided the Red Sea or led a nation, he spent many years in the wilderness.

He may have believed that the important part of his life was behind him. Raised in Pharaoh’s household, he had known influence and opportunity, but now he was looking after sheep in an unfamiliar land.

Yet the wilderness was not wasted.

God was removing Egypt from Moses before sending Moses back into Egypt. The hidden years were preparing the man who would carry God’s authority.

Many centuries later, Cuthbert also understood the importance of hiddenness. He served as a monk and bishop on Lindisfarne but also withdrew into solitude and prayer, seeking closeness with God before public recognition. His simple life became known for holiness, wisdom and service.

Perhaps you feel hidden, overlooked or forgotten. Do not despise this season. God often develops our roots before He reveals our fruit.

Northumberland still carries the footsteps of people who discovered that quiet prayer can prepare the ground for public transformation.

Action for today:

Spend fifteen minutes alone with God. Ask:

“Lord, what are You developing within me during this season?”

Write down whatever He brings to your heart.

Your wilderness may not be your destination. It may be your preparation.

Amen Amen.

Gordon Whyte

The Gathering

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