Dear friend, today we are meditating on Deuteronomy 31:8: “It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; He will not leave you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” In today’s verse, we see Joshua on the brink of leading the Israelites into the land of Canaan, a role that meant stepping into the shoes of Moses and carrying the immense weight of responsibility for Israel’s community on his shoulders. At this pivotal moment, Moses assures Joshua, saying, "It is the Lord who goes before you, Joshua. He will be with you; He will not fail you or abandon you." These words gave Joshua the strength and courage he needed to move forward. These precious words are for you as well, my friend.

Perhaps you’ve started a new business, or maybe you’re taking on the family business, or even beginning a new journey in married life. Whatever you’re embarking on, remember: the Lord goes before you, and He will be with you, dear friend.

After our father, Dr. D.G.S. Dhinakaran, passed away in 2008, we were heartbroken, especially my husband, who suddenly felt the weight of this ministry on his shoulders. He struggled to sleep at night as letters poured in, seeking God’s will and guidance. For 23 nights, he couldn’t sleep, burdened by his limitations and the sheer volume of prayer requests seeking God’s will. The letters piled up, and he even handed one to me, asking for help, but I could only pray. Then, after those 23 nights, the Lord suddenly spoke to him, revealing the answers and His will concerning those prayer requests. My husband called in one of our staff, dictating the replies to each letter, and all the responses were sent out in a single day. That day, the Lord began showing my husband a vision of the “new era” in the Jesus Calls Ministry, and He gave him project after project to be implemented in the ministry. Within a year, every promise the Lord had made was fulfilled.

Dear friend, do not be dismayed, and do not fear for your future. The Lord goes before you. He will be with you, never failing you, never abandoning you. He will give you a vision and guide you to accomplish everything you set out to do. In all things, He will be with you.

PRAYER: 
Dear Lord, thank You for going before me and lighting the path ahead. You are my steadfast guide and never-failing companion. Please help me to release my fears and entrust my future fully into Your loving hands. Remind me daily of Your constant presence, especially when challenges weigh me down. Strengthen my faith and fill me with courage so that I will have the confidence that You will never leave me or forsake me at any point in time. Reveal Your vision for my life, Lord, and guide me to accomplish all that You have called me to do. Fill my heart with Your perfect peace, and help me to trust that You will fulfill every promise over my life. In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.