One of the main lessons we learn during this stage of the spiritual journey is that God is not in any particular hurry to get us to the Promised Land. He is much more concerned about the transforming work he is doing in us to prepare us for greater responsibilities of freedom living. Onlookers may observe our journey and, like Pharaoh, think we are just wandering around aimlessly, but God knows what he is doing; he is concerned about strengthening our faith so that we are prepared when there are real challenges to be faced. — Ruth Haley Barton
The stage to which she is referring is exemplified by the Israelites after they've left Egypt but prior to getting to the Red Sea when God intentionally led them "in a roundabout way."
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