When Moses came off the mountain with the Ten Commandments etched in stone by the finger of God, it was a watershed moment in history. Tragically, most folks see these commandments as a rigid and restrictive list of do’s and don’ts to be shunned at all costs. But a closer look will show that they are love letters from God, defining the essence of every love relationship.
The disciplined life is increasingly a rusty relic of a bygone era. More than ever, we need to learn what Moses discovered when life was spinning out of control: clearly-defined and God-ordained goals and priorities save us from being tyrannized by circumstances and mood swings.
It’s dangerous to let resentment smolder over the years. No one could blame Moses for finally having a gutful of 40 years of his people complaining about his leadership. But, when he hit the rock in a fit of anger, the consequences were disastrous. There is nothing more urgent than rooting out bitterness before it’s too late.
If Mrs. Moses had a cookbook, it probably had a section entitled 101 Ways to Fix Manna. At first, the Israelites relished it as the food of heaven. But the prospect of 40 years of Manna, for three meals a day, got old fast. Sadly, God’s people still weary of God’s menu for a nutritional spiritual life. But it is a dangerous game to run after exotic religious experiences to spice up our bored lives.
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