What Should You Do Before Making Your Next Step?

More valuable than your possessions.

More than your fame.

More than your influence.

More than the number of family members.

At the core of your life and existence is your relationship with God.

Jacob recognized this basic fact and he periodically reminded himself of the value of this relationship.

Genesis 46:1-4

So Jacob set out for Egypt with all his possessions. And when he came to Beersheba, he offered sacrifices to the God of his father, Isaac. ² During the night God spoke to him in a vision. “Jacob! Jacob!” he called.

“Here I am,” Jacob replied.

³ “I am God, the God of your father,” the voice said. “Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make your family into a great nation. ⁴ I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. You will die in Egypt, but Joseph will be with you to close your eyes.

Jacob offered sacrifices to God before making a significant journey in his life.

We show how important God is in our lives by how much prominence we give God in the key transitions in life.

Before making our next move. We worship God.

After making our last move. We worship God.

Our sacrifices to God before a key transition, reminds us of several things:

Firstly, my relationship with God is more important than whatever lies before me.

Secondly, my gratitude to God for being faithful at every step.

Thirdly, my trust in God to lead me in whatever lies ahead of me.

Fourthly,I treasure  my relationship with God more than whatever I may ever possess.

God recognized the heart of Jacob.

No wonder, God called out to Jacob personally by name.

No wonder, God promised His presence to Jacob in the journey ahead.

No wonder, God promised His favour on Jacob’s future generations.

When we showcase the importance of God in our lives, God shows off His fame through us.

Prayer:

O Lord, I offer my life to you. In my moments and movements. Amen.