April 27 Lot’s Wife: Looking Forward, Not Back

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Theme: Letting go of the past to embrace God's future.

Jolen Whyte 
Kings SDA Church

There’s a powerful moment in the story of Lot’s wife when she looks back—despite the warning, despite the escape to freedom. Her gaze back toward the city of Sodom cost her everything. God had a future for her, but she couldn't fully embrace it because she was too focused on the past. In Genesis 19:26, it says, "But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt." This simple but tragic action reminds us of the danger of looking back when God is calling us forward.

I’ve had moments in my life where I was tempted to look back, to return to the familiar, even though I knew deep down that it wasn’t where God wanted me. There were times when moving forward felt uncertain, and I wanted to retreat to what was comfortable. But through it all, I kept hearing God whisper, “Don’t look back. I have a plan for you.” And with every step forward, I saw His faithfulness.

When I made the decision to move forward, I didn’t know if I could survive on my own. It was a scary journey, but God provided in ways I couldn’t have imagined. I never lacked. I realized that sometimes we cling to the past out of fear, thinking that what we had was better than what God is offering. But God is always ahead of us, preparing a way, and He never leaves us lacking.

Like Lot’s wife, we can be tempted to look back, but when we do, we miss the future God has for us. In Jeremiah 29:11, God promises, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope." God has a future for us, filled with hope and purpose. If we’re always looking back, we may miss what He’s calling us to in the present.

Today, I encourage you to look forward, not back. Let go of what’s behind you and trust that God has already paved the way for you. He is with you every step of the way, and He has great plans.

Let’s pray:
Lord, thank You for the future You have prepared for us. Help us to trust You and let go of the past, knowing that You are faithful to provide for us and guide us into the new things You have in store. Give us the courage to keep moving forward, even when the road ahead seems uncertain. In Jesus’ name, Amen.





 

Comments

  1. Sista D-Vers27 April 2025 at 05:39

    Thank you so much for sharing this devotional. I was blessed.

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  2. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 05:40

    Halleluyah!

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  3. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 05:46

    Amen let's move forward.

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  4. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 06:11

    Amen. God bless you sis! My soul has been encouraged to move forward in faith believing in the God who has a plan for my future! Thank you 🙏🏽

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  5. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 06:38

    Woman of God the Lord bless you. It’s my 40th Birthday and my sister in Christ spoke the very same thing to me as she received from the Lord at 12 midnight. I came across your blog on another sister status. Please stay at the feet of Jesus Christ. Have a blessed day.

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  6. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 07:39

    Amen. This is such a blessing and a powerful reminder to us that God is always there to guide us forward. Never look back !

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  7. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 07:39

    Amen

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  8. Anonymous27 April 2025 at 08:55

    Amen

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  9. Mackypryce27 April 2025 at 22:28

    Amen

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  10. Anonymous30 April 2025 at 07:27

    Amen 🙏🏽
    Thanks for this Powerful message Sis. I also had struggled in looking back in a relationship but then suddenly God directed me through what to do and now I have no regrets. Praise God.

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