Towards the Sunrise

Often we
embark on a journey with no end in sight. We're not sure how long it will be,
or even if we will end up where we want to be. Or at least where we thought
we'd be. Such is the journey of life. Twists and turns. Unexpected moments. Some
pleasant. Some not so.



But
there are always blessings along the way.



The Children
of Israel trekked through the wilderness with Moses for 40 years. Quite a journey.
But they got there. And near the end of the journey there were unexpected blessings.
One of them  is simply recorded- they
camped just outside the Promised Land with their faces 'towards the sunrise'. They
were travelling north, but as they looked east, they saw the sun rise.



It was
a new day for them. They were at the start of something. A few verses later
in the bible, we read that they found a well of water and sang a song of declaration
over it- 'spring up o well!'



Wherever
you are on your journey, take time to state your purposes. Declare them. Write them
down.



And take
time to look around. You've got this far! Enjoy the scenery. Look towards the sunrise.



(You can read the story in the bible- Numbers 21, v 10 onwards)