WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 5: WHAT ARE YOU PASSING ON? Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (NLT) “And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We discovered that what we consume matters. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is inside us eventually finds expression through our words, attitudes and actions. In Part 4, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? We looked at the fruit of the Spirit and discovered that our lives should produce something that others can receive. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PASSING ON? Because life does not end with us. Something is al...
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HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY PART 6: RECOGNIZING THE COMPASS IN OTHERS

HOBAB: PARTNERSHIP, COLLABORATION, AND GUIDE FOR THE JOURNEY
PART 6: RECOGNIZING THE COMPASS IN OTHERS



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 5: The Power of Persuasion

We discovered the Power of Persuasion. Moses didn’t take Hobab’s “no” as final—he asked again. His humility and vision-driven appeal showed that asking again, when led by God, can change everything. We were reminded to value persistence and grace-filled conversations.


Some people are more than company on the journey—they’re compasses. Hobab was not just a traveler; he had insight into the terrain. Moses said, “You can be our eyes.” That line alone shows deep respect for Hobab’s gift. Sometimes, the most important people in our lives are those who help us see what we can't.



Honor the Guidance Others Carry

Hobab’s wilderness experience wasn’t just a background fact—it was a divine provision. God places people in our lives with perspective, discernment, and skills we need. Recognizing and honoring these “compasses” is key to wise leadership and godly living.


Scripture Highlight:

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




Life Application:

Don’t overlook the value others bring because of pride or over-spiritualization. Even though God was guiding by *cloud and fire,* Moses still welcomed human wisdom. True spiritual maturity recognizes that divine direction often comes through human vessels.



Wisdom sees beyond titles and appearances—it sees the compass in others. God may send someone who’s not flashy but has insight. Like Moses, learn to honor them. Sometimes your next level is locked in the eyes and experience of someone walking beside you.




REFLECTION:

Who in your life acts as a compass, providing wisdom and perspective?

Are there “Hobabs” around you that you’ve been overlooking?

Do you need to humble yourself to honor someone’s insight?




Call to Action:

Identify the “compasses” in your life—mentors, guides, wise friends.

Verbally affirm and appreciate their role.

Choose one area of your life where you need direction and ask a trusted person for counsel.





PRAYER:

Lord, thank You for placing wise people in my life. Help me to recognize and honor the value they bring. Teach me to be humble enough to listen and discerning enough to identify the compass You’ve sent. Lead me, Lord, through every voice You’ve appointed. In Jesus’ name, Amen.



Next in Part 7: Shared Blessings, Shared Journey

Moses didn’t just want Hobab’s guidance—he wanted him to enjoy the reward too. In the next part, we’ll explore the principle of honoring those who walk and build with us. True partnership means shared sacrifice and shared blessing. God’s goodness is meant to be distributed, not hoarded.




📌Let’s Talk:

Do you genuinely value the people who help guide you?

Have you honored or rewarded the voices that bring clarity to your journey?

Let’s talk. Sometimes, the best way to say “thank you” is to share—not just words, but the wins too.

Thank you!





Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)

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