Deuteronomy 1:30-33 ‘The Lord your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes; And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son’

DAILY READING; Luke 24:13-53; Genesis 44; Psalm 35

The Jungle Marathon in Brazil is one of the toughest races in the world. Runners from across the globe often participate in this extreme footrace that takes place in the Amazon Rainforest. With anacondas in the ponds, piranhas in the rivers and jaguars in the trees, Brazil’s Jungle Marathon is not for the faint of heart. The most dangerous part of the course isn’t the animals, however, but the climate, which at nearly 40C and 99% humidity, can cause overheating in the runners.
Other dangerous challenges abound along the course which traverses swamps, river crossings, steep descents, narrow trails, and harrowing climbs. The race is so tough that roughly 25% of runners who enter into it drop out before reaching the end.
The 2015 edition of the Jungle Marathon saw 11 of the 41 starters drop out on the grueling 254km course. The course took runners through several rivers and swamp crossings in an area known for piranhas, caimans, anacondas, jaguars and venomous snakes.
The year’s winner was Thomas Wittek from Germany. Even before the race started, he was stung by a stingray. But in spite of the injury, he went on to win in 40 hours and 10 minutes.

Our race this year could be likened to a jungle race with dangers and pitfalls on every corner.
Since we started the race this year, there has been all kinds of setbacks in form of worsening economic conditions, political instability, social unrest etc. But by God’s grace we are still in the race and making progress. Despite, how tough the trials and temptations, we have endured and persevered because the Lord has been on our side.
In their journey to Canaan, the Israelites were able to successfully go through the wilderness filled with all kinds of dangers, because of God’s presence.
Deuteronomy 8:15 talks about how God led the Israelites ‘through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water;’
As we look back at the many twists and turns we have passed through since the beginning of this year both as a nation and individuals we have every cause to be grateful because God has been faithful. Despite all the shakings and quaking, we are still here and standing because of God’s divine grace and mercies.
Having come to the end of September today it is a good time to give God worthy praise from the depths of our hearts. As we get ready to step into the year’s last quarter, we trust that God will go before us and make every crooked path straight.
Deuteronomy 1:30-33 says ‘The Lord your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes; And in the wilderness, where thou hast seen how that the Lord thy God bare thee, as a man doth bear his son’
As we keep our trust and focus upon God, all the barriers and limitations that may try to hinder our progress, will be cleared out of our way. Surely, the good work God has started in us this year, He will surely bring it to a flourishing end.

PRAYER: Father, I am very grateful for how far You have brought me this year. I thank You for continuing to see me through and for manifesting Your power in every area of my life in Jesus’ Name.
QUOTE;
When we fight by God’s help, we are sure of victory. WORDBITE 222

Shalom!

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