S – For thus says the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel: As my anger and my wrath were poured out on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so my wrath will be poured out on you when you go to Egypt. You shall become an execration, a horror, a curse, and a taunt. You shall see this place no more.

Jeremiah 42:18 ESV

O – The people asked Jeremiah to get the word from the Lord, committing to do what it says.  The prophet warns them to not go to Egypt and even gives the vile description of who they will become if they disobey God.

A – I don’t think God can make it more clear – do not go to Egypt.  Before we point a finger at the  people, God’s words are clear in the Bible and we still struggle to obey it.  Obeying god shows that we trust in him and his direction.  When we take things into our own hands to accomplish them, it usually doesn’t end well in the long run.

R – Heavenly Father, we surrender to you.  Empower us to align our wills with yours.  Help us to grow our faith so we trust you completely and obey without hesitation.  Eliminate the confusion we see in the natural.  We choose to move toward you with confidence and faith.