Joyful Transformation

You know I have always had a tough time understanding why the Israelites whined and complained when Moses was attempting to lead them to something better. They had experienced up close and personal the power of God and had to know that He was on their side. Yet, the lure of the known, the comfortable...even if it was slavery seemed a better choice to them than starting out on an adventure fraught with peril and obstacles.

I guess the older I get in life the more I understand. We are much the same way. It is hard to give up the comfort and security of the "known" for the unknown adventures that we may feel God is calling us toward.

If no other message is portrayed in the books of Genesis and Exodus the fact that God expects us to step out in faith is emphasized over and over. He doesn't require that we understand why...I am sure Abraham never understood why he got so close to killing his own son. I as sure Moses never really understood "why him?". But he acted in faith anyway. (I never said he didn't whine...and God loved him....)

Sometimes what God may be calling us to do is to take a leap of faith. Leaps generally take you out of your comfort zone. Will I spend my time like the children of Israel looking back and wondering how it could have been, or will I press forward and see where God will lead me and how he will help me overcome obstacles as I live my life for him?