WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 4: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Galatians 5:22–23 (NLT) “But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We learned that what we consume matters because what we feed can grow. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. Hearing the Word is not enough. The Word must enter our hearts and transform our lives. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is happening inside us will eventually find expression through our words, attitudes, decisions and actions. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? Because something is always being produced by our lives. The question is not whether your life is producing something. The question is: WH...
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HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 2: WISDOM NEEDS A WILLING GUIDE

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY
PART 2: WISDOM NEEDS A WILLING GUIDE


Numbers 10:29-32

Moses said to Hobab, the son of Reuel the Midianite, his father-in-law, “We are journeying to the place the Lord promised to give us. Come with us, and we will treat you well, for the Lord has spoken good concerning Israel.”

But Hobab replied, “I will not go, but return to my own land and family.”

Then Moses said, “Please do not leave us. You know how we are to camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes. And if you go with us, whatever good the Lord does to us, we will do to you.”



RECAP OF PART 1

In part 1, we explored how Moses invited Hobab to join the journey, showing us the importance of valuing partnership and collaboration in fulfilling God’s purposes. We learned that no one is called to walk alone and that God often brings people into our lives to guide, support, and sharpen us on our journey.


When Hobab declined Moses’ invitation, it could have ended there. But Moses pressed on—not out of desperation, but recognition. He saw value in Hobab’s presence and knowledge. Moses knew that wisdom wasn’t just floating in the clouds—it could also be walking beside you in a person who’s been through the terrain you’re about to cross.



“Please do not leave us. You know where we should camp in the wilderness, and you can be our eyes.” — Numbers 10:31


Moses had direct access to God’s presence, yet still desired Hobab’s guidance. This teaches us that spiritual discernment and practical experience are not enemies—they are partners. The best journeys combine the supernatural with the sensible.



Life Application

Never assume that because God is leading you, you no longer need wise counsel. God often places experienced people in our lives—mentors, elders, and leaders—to serve as “eyes” in unfamiliar seasons. Recognize and honor these guides, even if they initially hesitate to walk with you. Even Solomon—renowned for his divine wisdom—didn’t rely on his insight alone; he surrounded himself with expert counselors, knowing that godly leadership is strengthened by wise collaboration.



God gives visions, but He also gives visionaries—people who can help you interpret the terrain and make strategic decisions. Don’t let pride make you blind. Ask. Seek. Invite. Sometimes, your Hobab won’t jump in immediately, but your persistence in honoring their wisdom can unlock your next level.




REFLECTION

Is there someone whose wisdom you’ve been overlooking because you're waiting only for a “spiritual sign”?

Are you allowing practical advice and experience to work with your faith, or are you treating them as separate tools?




Call to Action

Today, identify a mentor, counselor, or wise friend you’ve been hesitant to engage. Humbly ask for guidance. And if you’re the Hobab in someone’s life, ask God for the grace to respond to divine assignments—even if they come when you're comfortable where you are.




PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for those You’ve placed in my life as guides. Help me to see and honor their role. Give me the humility to ask and the wisdom to receive. Where I am called to be a guide to others, give me the courage to step forward, even when it’s inconvenient. Let my journey be full of divine wisdom and human insight. In Jesus’ name, Amen.



The Next Part

In Part 3, we’ll explore A Gentle Decline or a Divine Delay?—how Hobab’s initial “no” wasn’t necessarily rebellion, but a moment of hesitation, and how God often works through both timing and persistence to align us with destiny.



📌Let’s Talk

Have you ever been in a place where you needed direction but overlooked someone because they didn’t seem “spiritual” enough? What happened when you finally embraced their guidance—or what did you miss?

Please kindly share your thoughts, testimonies, or questions—we grow better together.

Thank you!





Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)






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  1. Esi15 June 2025 at 19:18

    God's guidance does not replace the need for wise counselling. It is important to honour the mentors God has placed in our lives.

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    1. EL-PJ God's penman16 June 2025 at 10:05

      Absolutely, Esi. Divine guidance often flows through the voices of wise counsel. Honouring godly mentors isn’t just obedience—it’s wisdom in action. Thank you for this timely reminder.

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