FORWARD

Today's reading: Numbers 5-9

"The Lord said to Moses, Tell Aaron that when he sets up the seven lamps in the lampstand, he is to place them so their light shines forward." Numbers 8:1-2 NLT

The desert wanderings were part of their past.

Their lives in Egypt were a piece of their history.

The miracles they had witnessed were a snippet of their story.

But God wanted to do a new thing in the lives of the Israelites--so He wanted them looking forward.

Always forward.

I believe He wants the same thing of us.

Yes, He saved us. Yes, there is a good possibility that our testimony makes for a stimulating conversation. Yes, there are things to learn from the past.

But God wants us growing forward.

Moving closer to Him.

Leaning in, not leaning back.