It is Saturday night and I am finishing up my sermon for tomorrow. I am in Exodus - the stories of the Hebrew people being led to freedom by Moses. But first, they have to spend forty years in the desert, learning to trust God!
We may read these ancient stories and look down on the Israelites for whining and complaining to Moses about their thirst. If you think about it they are in the desert and lack of water is a real concern. How often do I complain about the little things in life - whining to God when things don't turn out the way I had hoped? And then I remember the many times in my life when the presence of God surrounded me and I was filled with awe.
Tomorrow morning I will go to church and ask God to give me the words to speak as I share with folks about the wilderness wanderings of the Hebrew people. Hopefully, the words I share will be a reminder that God is still with us, cares about us, and loves us. Can we ask for anything more? It is late so for now, good night and God bless.
Dear Pastor Judy,
ReplyDeleteJust want to see if I can post a youtube video in your blog. It is an Al Jarreau number called "Golden Girl" different than Stevie Wonder & Jose Feliciano's "Golden Lady". Here is the link. I would like to dedicate it to you, for being such a blessing to so many of us, for reminding those of us who once felt like we were a mistake; that we are in fact, truly a reflection of the grace and glory of God almighty.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u80RXqHKxng
With much love & gratitude,
Mair