Make the Move

Make the Move

"The Lord our God said to us at Horeb: 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Break camp and advance into the hill country of the Amorites; go to all the neighboring peoples in the Arabah, the mountains, the western foothills, the Negev, and along the coast, to the land of the Canaanites and to Lebanon, as far as the great river, the Euphrates.'" (Deut. 1:6–7)

Israel had already tasted victories. They had conquered territories and brought down mighty kings—Sihon of the Amorites and Og of Bashan. Yet, despite these triumphs, they stalled. Perhaps they were weary of battle. Perhaps they felt they had achieved enough. Whatever the reason, they settled into comfort when God still had more for them.

"This was after he defeated Sihon king of the Amorites, who ruled in Heshbon, and Og king of Bashan, who ruled in Ashtaroth at Edrei." (Deut. 1:4)

In the same way, many of us get stuck at the place of our last achievement. The glow of past success becomes a cage that keeps us from moving forward. But success is not the destination—it is only a signpost on the journey. Don’t let your victories become your prison.

God had greater territory waiting for Israel—all the way to the Euphrates. But they could not inherit it unless they moved. Comfort was their obstacle, not the Canaanites. So God stirred them up: “You have stayed long enough at this mountain. Now, get moving.”

And that’s the call to you too. God has more ahead—new territories, higher mountains, deeper victories. But you must step out. Don’t stop halfway. Don’t settle too soon. Break camp, leave your comfort zone, and go all the way with God.

It’s time. Make the move.

Good day,
Have a great day today,
Dr. Emmanuel Okoro,
(aka Dr. Lift)