The Way to the City

The Way to the City

"The spies saw a man leaving the city and said to him, ‘Show us a way into the city and we will treat you well.’” (Judg. 1:24)

This passage reminds us that there is always a right way to approach anything in life. The spies understood this—they did not rush blindly or rely on guesswork; they sought direction. They knew that access often comes through insight, and insight often comes through people.

It has been said that when God wants to change a life, He sends a person—and when the enemy seeks to derail a life, he may also send someone. The lesson is clear: discernment matters. Not everyone who enters your life is meant to lead you forward, but God often places the right people in your path to guide, instruct, and open doors.

Throughout Scripture, God consistently used people as channels of His purpose: Joseph for preservation, Moses for deliverance, Joshua for possession of the promise, and ultimately Jesus Christ for salvation. Divine direction often comes clothed in human vessels.

The request of the spies—“Show us the way into the city”—speaks to a deeper truth: there is always a way to accomplish what God has set before you. There is a right strategy, a right approach, a right path. As Scripture says, “The labor of fools wearies them, for they do not even know how to go to the city!” (Eccl. 10:15, NKJV). Struggle is often prolonged not because the goal is impossible, but because the way is unknown.

If you do not know how to proceed, seek guidance. Pay attention to those God has placed in your life. There is a way into the city—find it.

Reflection
Am I trying to force my way through life, or am I seeking God’s direction? Have I recognized the people God has positioned to guide me? Wisdom is not just in effort, but in knowing the right path to take.

Prayer
Lord, open my eyes to see the right way in every area of my life. Give me discernment to recognize the people You have sent to guide me, and wisdom to follow Your direction. Help me not to labor in vain, but to walk in the path You have prepared for me. Lead me into every “city” You have ordained for me, through the right way, in Jesus' name . Amen.

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

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