Go Forward

From Betty McJunkin

This morning I was reading some old letters from our dear Tanzanian brother, Matt Nyagwaswa. His words are still full of life and encouragement so I wanted to share them with you.

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“I was reading Exodus 14:15 a few minutes ago and this is what God said to Moses. “Tell my people to go forward.” Forward? How could one go forward under such difficult and confusing circumstances? Behind Pharaoh and his strong army produced a cloud of insecurity. And ahead they stared hopelessly at that wide sea of despair! At their right hand and left there were high mountain ranges representing insurmountable problems of every kind. Now tell me, how can one go forward under such circumstances? Yet the Lord knew what He was talking about.

“Go Forward” by faith. Your salvation lies ahead, not behind, not where you are, but forward.

Keep repenting even if no one else is interested in repenting.

Keep walking in the light even if no one else cares.

Keep breaking even if everybody around you carries a stiff neck!

Keep walking even if all others are standing still or even sitting down!

“Go Forward”. The Lord gives the strength, the ability and the needed GRACE only as we obey Him and not in advance! Praise the Lord! He knows we are feeble and weak, but He is strong and able to make us walk in His strength.

As we make use of the rod of our testimony, the sea parts in two and the road is formed for us to pass . What excitement as God does the work while we follow Him.

I am easily discouraged when I am faced with too much work (as I am now), the car needs major repairs, I have to travel to West Africa for a whole month to attend an official seminar (what self-pity and murmuring!). But Jesus says, “Go forward”, for all that you see now, you will not see again. Pharaoh’s army will disappear. The sea will not threaten. Just walk forward with Me. Praise the Lord we are not alone; He is with us.”