Deuteronomy 2:1-3 (NKJV)
“Then we turned and journeyed into the wilderness of the Way of the Red Sea, as the Lord spoke to me, and we skirted Mount Seir for many days. And the Lord spoke to me, saying: ‘You have skirted this mountain long enough; turn northward.’”
Have you ever felt like you were stuck in a cycle, circling the same challenges over and over again?
Just as God spoke to the Israelites, He is speaking to you today:
“You’ve been here long enough. It’s time for a change.”
Change is inevitable, but our response is what shapes our future. God wants us to participate and cooperate with Him during these seasons of transformation. Whether you’re facing financial struggles, emotional battles, spiritual stagnation, or health issues, God is calling you to break free from the old patterns and step into a new season.
Apply it to your life…
- Identify the Mountains: Reflect on areas in your life where you feel stuck. Is it your finances, relationships, or spiritual growth?
- Embrace Change: Understand that change requires action. Just as the Israelites had to physically move, you may need to take steps of faith.
- Let Go of the Past: Isaiah 43:18-19 reminds us that we must release the past to embrace the new things God is doing.
- Take a Prophetic Step: Physically take a step forward today as a symbolic act of moving into your new season. Declare out loud: “I am stepping into my breakthrough!”
Questions for Reflection:
- What areas in your life feel like you’ve been circling the same mountain?
- How is God calling you to embrace change today?
- What old habits, mindsets, or relationships might you need to let go of to move forward?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I hear Your call for change in my life. I acknowledge that I have been circling the same mountain for too long. Today, I choose to trust You and step forward into the new season You have prepared for me. Help me let go of the past and embrace the newness You are bringing into my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Today, take a bold step towards the change you’ve been resisting. Whether it’s making a phone call, submitting an application, starting a new habit, or letting go of a past hurt, act in faith. Remember, you serve a God of turnarounds — and your turnaround is coming…
Blessings!
Pastor Jonathan W. Pannell
Rev. Jonathan W. Pannell III 