At the time of this writing, the Atlanta Falcons led the NFL in an area that they are not proud of; red zone turnovers. The red zone is the area of the field between the 20-yard line and the goal line. Teams are expected to score once they get this close but it requires a change in strategy. The pressure increases. Even if they do not score a touchdown, settling for a field goal is the second option but a turnover is tragic.

Moses had led the children of Israel out of Egyptian bondage. He had also led them through the wilderness for the past thirty-eight years. The Promised Land is just two years ahead of them. They are in the red zone but Moses is penalized and will not be allowed to cross the goal line and go into the Promised Land. The Lord had instructed Moses to speak to the rock and it would pour out water for the people to drink. Instead, Moses called the people rebels and struck the rock, disobeying the Lord's instructions. Numbers 20:12 reads "Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them".

The enemy does not want you to accomplish the goals you have set, but you are closer than you think. You are actually in the red zone. Stay focused. Don't allow people to distract you. Obey God and allow Him to be glorified as you score.