11-28-07

Wed12:54 The Israelites were led, by God, to the Promised Land. He promised them possession of this land. When a group of men went in and scouted the place, they found that it was beautiful and flourishing, and good, but they also saw that large and strong opponents stood in the way of possessing the land. Of the scouts, only Caleb and Joshua believed that God would be their strength and they would conquer. Everyone else didn’t have faith in God’s leadership…. Isn’t it amazing that we become timid and doubting of our future. If we are following God, what can stand in our way? [Psalm 114]. When he is our strength, what burden is too great? When our eyes are set upon Him, how can we be surprised at the indescribable beauties we will experience, see, and know. When He is our protection, whom shall we fear? Recently I was encouraged by my friend Gary to pray. Is there any season or aspect of our lives that God doesn’t have interest in? any area that He doesn’t care to be involved? Anything that we can do just as well without his counsel? Any time when He would rather not spend time with us? Can a wild donkey’s colt be born a man? I am reading the book of Numbers right now, and Moses is always going to God about something or another. He doesn’t seem to think that he is on a solo mission. Is it a wonder that God spoke to him face to face and plainly as a man speaks to his friend [Numbers 12:18][Exodus 33:11]