Let’s Not Trouble Ourselves With “What Ifs?” - Bonar, Andrew

“Their past experience was not of great use to the Israelites in their journeyings. They needed always to consult God. If you think you will get through anything because you got through before, you will certainly fail. You must ask fresh counsel of God and consult with him continually; and since the pillar cloud and not your own experience is your guide, see that you make it so. Perhaps some Israelite, looking on the burning all around and thinking of the scorching heat, would say, ‘What if this continue? What if that friend should die? What if the little ones be worn out?’ Let us follow the pillar-cloud and not trouble ourselves with ‘ ifs.’” (Heavenly Springs, page 19-20)