Redirection

Redirection 

“But the people of Dan could not hold on to their territory, so they went up and attacked Leshem. They captured it, struck it down with the sword, and settled there. They renamed it Dan, after their ancestor.” (Joshua 19:47)


God has already made provision for us to live fully and fruitfully at the center of His will. Yet, many times, we settle for less—not because God withheld His promise, but because we lacked the discipline, courage, or persistence to do what was required of us.

The story of the people of Dan illustrates this clearly. They were allotted a territory, with a clear mandate to drive out the Amorites occupying the land. However, Scripture records that they failed to complete that task. Pressured and restricted, they were pushed into the hills and eventually chose another direction altogether. They attacked Leshem, conquered it, and settled there.

Was this God’s perfect plan for them? Perhaps not. But it may have been God’s redirection.

Sometimes, God allows resistance, delay, or even failure—not to destroy us, but to instruct us. The defeat of Dan did not end their story. They did not remain stuck in disappointment or drown in self-pity. Instead, they regrouped, acted decisively, and took possession of another land. What looked like failure became the pathway to renewed purpose.

For many people, what feels like failure has actually forced them into new paths they never imagined walking. That setback was not the end—it was a redirection. God often uses closed doors to sharpen our focus, realign our priorities, and prepare us for the next battle.

How do you interpret the situations in your life? Do you see only loss, or do you discern direction? Every disappointment carries a lesson; every failure can become a compass. As the saying goes, failure is not final. Shake off the dust, rise again, and move forward. Like the people of Dan, success may be waiting just beyond the redirection.

ReflectionA

re there areas of my life where fear, complacency, or lack of discipline has kept me from fully possessing what God promised?

What past failure might God be using to redirect my focus and strengthen my resolve?

Am I willing to rise again and fight the next battle with renewed faith?


Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for being a God who never abandons Your purposes for my life. Help me to see beyond my failures and recognize Your hand of redirection at work. Give me the courage to rise after every fall, the wisdom to learn from every setback, and the strength to pursue Your will with renewed determination. Where I have grown weary or discouraged, renew my spirit. Lead me into the victories You have prepared for me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Have a fruitful day
(Dr.) Emmanuel Okoro
(aka Dr. Lift).

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