For the past few days I have done a lot of reflecting on Israel's slavery in Egypt, God rescuing them, and the people eventually wandering in the desert for 40 years.
I doubt that the likes of John Grisham could write a more suspenseful story than what is found in the book of Exodus. What makes it most suspenseful to me is not whether God will save the people, but rather if the people will have the courage to leave Egypt and enter the desert/wilderness. Will Israel obey and follow God from slavery to places unseen and unknown?
I suppose that is the question for all time: Will we leave our "Egypts" (whatever that may be in our lives) to the wild unknown with God?
Brian,
ReplyDeletethanks for this. this is exactly what i've done and somedays i think i'm crazy. somedays are filled with fear & despair wondering if i did the right thing. Then some are filled with joy and hope because God gives me encouragements along the way. It has definitely forced me to feel my utter dependence on God and hopefully learn to trust better along the way...really i don't think there is any other way to fully live.
Carolyn :-)