We are going through the Old Testament with our youth in Sunday School.
The Old Testament never gets old to me. No matter how many times I read or hear different stories, I learn something new every time. Or something new stands out to me. It just never gets OLD. I don't know why. It's amazing to me how their faith blossomed, how they experienced God and how even through all the trials and hard times, they still BELIEVED God. It blows my mind every time.
So, let's get to Moses. In Exodus 1 and 2, Moses was born, "adopted" by the Pharaoh, saw a fight and murdered an Egyptian, fled from Egypt, and then met/married his wife. Now, Moses knew about God and that He had made a covenant with His people (that He would take them to the Promised Land) but Moses had never heard from God until this point. The Burning Bush. God talked to Moses through a Burning Bush. REALLY! A BURNING BUSH!!! HA! THINK ABOUT THAT! hmmmm....so, God tells Moses to go back to Egypt and free his people from the Pharaoh. This was a tad harder than it sounds. Moses knew it wouldn't happen right away but after one conversation with God, HE GOES. He goes and he goes again, and again and again....10 times. The Pharaoh's heart was finally softened and he lefts the people go AFTER TEN TIMES!!! I don't know about you but after one time, I would have probably given up. I am ashamed of how weak my faith really is when I was putting it into perspective. But Moses doesn't give up.
Let's look at the big picture. God knew how long it would take. God knew that Moses would face opposition. God knew that Moses had to do this though. I am just fascinated by Moses' faith.
I guess as we went through this yesterday with our kids, I saw how meek my faith was. How I don't know the big picture. I don't know why we are at our church most of the time, (now, we can't imagine being anywhere else) or why God has chosen to give us Rett when we (I) felt so ill-prepared, (we love him more than anything) or why all of sudden Kraig feels comfortable about preaching. (what's that about).....and many other things that are little but when put in place....it will lead to a bigger picture of what God is preparing us for. I do know that because of all of these things, we are supposed to have faith that God will take care of us and that even when we have no idea what we are doing, GOD DOES! All we have to do is do what He says. I know and was reminded yesterday that it's not always easy but it's ok. It's ok because God loves us and will provide everything we need to make it through to our "BIG PICTURE," whatever that may be. I have also learned recently and again through Moses that it takes time. Moses didn't free his people until he was in his 60s. Many people in the Bible and even people in our lives didn't just come out of the womb and all of sudden was able to do what the Lord commanded. IT TAKES TIME. We go through seasons in life of growing, we have trials and good times.
Now, I'm rambling I feel like. But just remember God knows the big picture when we can't see past our own wants and desires....He is preparing us for that big picture. Just have faith that He will take care of us and enjoy the ride.
The Old Testament never gets old to me. No matter how many times I read or hear different stories, I learn something new every time. Or something new stands out to me. It just never gets OLD. I don't know why. It's amazing to me how their faith blossomed, how they experienced God and how even through all the trials and hard times, they still BELIEVED God. It blows my mind every time.
So, let's get to Moses. In Exodus 1 and 2, Moses was born, "adopted" by the Pharaoh, saw a fight and murdered an Egyptian, fled from Egypt, and then met/married his wife. Now, Moses knew about God and that He had made a covenant with His people (that He would take them to the Promised Land) but Moses had never heard from God until this point. The Burning Bush. God talked to Moses through a Burning Bush. REALLY! A BURNING BUSH!!! HA! THINK ABOUT THAT! hmmmm....so, God tells Moses to go back to Egypt and free his people from the Pharaoh. This was a tad harder than it sounds. Moses knew it wouldn't happen right away but after one conversation with God, HE GOES. He goes and he goes again, and again and again....10 times. The Pharaoh's heart was finally softened and he lefts the people go AFTER TEN TIMES!!! I don't know about you but after one time, I would have probably given up. I am ashamed of how weak my faith really is when I was putting it into perspective. But Moses doesn't give up.
Let's look at the big picture. God knew how long it would take. God knew that Moses would face opposition. God knew that Moses had to do this though. I am just fascinated by Moses' faith.
I guess as we went through this yesterday with our kids, I saw how meek my faith was. How I don't know the big picture. I don't know why we are at our church most of the time, (now, we can't imagine being anywhere else) or why God has chosen to give us Rett when we (I) felt so ill-prepared, (we love him more than anything) or why all of sudden Kraig feels comfortable about preaching. (what's that about).....and many other things that are little but when put in place....it will lead to a bigger picture of what God is preparing us for. I do know that because of all of these things, we are supposed to have faith that God will take care of us and that even when we have no idea what we are doing, GOD DOES! All we have to do is do what He says. I know and was reminded yesterday that it's not always easy but it's ok. It's ok because God loves us and will provide everything we need to make it through to our "BIG PICTURE," whatever that may be. I have also learned recently and again through Moses that it takes time. Moses didn't free his people until he was in his 60s. Many people in the Bible and even people in our lives didn't just come out of the womb and all of sudden was able to do what the Lord commanded. IT TAKES TIME. We go through seasons in life of growing, we have trials and good times.
Now, I'm rambling I feel like. But just remember God knows the big picture when we can't see past our own wants and desires....He is preparing us for that big picture. Just have faith that He will take care of us and enjoy the ride.
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