7.19.2009
Hey Peeps! I'm gone on a missions trip to Vietnam, but I've posted my personal study thoughts from each day and I'll be re-reading the passages along with you while I'm across the globe. Enjoy.
Seriously? No, seriously?! How did they not hold strong to God? The Israelites are being discussed here in Psalm 78 and they kept turning away from God. Their fathers passed it down. Their leaders told the stories. Their grandfathers shared the experiences. I mean look what God did:
- Miracles in Egypt (vs. 11-12)
- Divided the Sea (vs. 13)
- Guided with Cloud by Day (vs. 14)
- Guided with Fire by Night (vs. 14)
- Split Rocks and made Water Come Out! (vs. 15-16)
What else do you need people! Well, I'm pretty sure I'm in their camp right along side them. God has given me an amazing wife & daughter, great church, unreal staff, a great extended family, and He continues to show me how He moves in my life. And still, I walk the other direction every single day by turning my back on Him and trampling on the blood of Jesus. Man, seeing this passage today is so needed for me. Maybe for you it's asking God to forgive your times of sin and turning against Him. Possibly what you need to do is ask Him for forgiveness and confess your shortcomings to someone who can hold you accountable. And when you begin to draw closer to God, maybe you'll remember the times He showed up in HUGE ways. Maybe you'll start to recognize when God moves in your life daily. I pray you do. Because He's moving, just look around.
Jason *over and out*
Mom and Dad