This was an inspiring account to read. For as long as I can remember, I've loved rooting for the underdogs. There is something so heartwarming to see someone who has struggled for so long overcome in the end. Although Samuel 17 foreshadows jealousy and spite from King Saul, the overall message I got from it was that to put your full faith in God was to be unstoppable.
Personally, the story of David's success leads back to the journey I am going through. I feel the struggle like Moses and David do but I hope to overcome like they eventually do. I have faith that with more self-discovery, my faith and trust in God will be unfaltering, and then I will in-turn have the full strength of God behind me like David does. To have that security brings a sort of hope to me that I want/need to strive towards.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Exodus 20: The basics that God requires. ---April 2, 2011
The Ten Commandments. Exodus 20:20 "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
This is the part of the Old Testament that sets the basic morals by which we live today. Even with the separation of church and state, we observe certain parts of the Ten Commandments. For example, most observe Sabbath and do not work on Sunday. It's just interesting in perspective to see how much of an impact these ten commandments/moral legalities have on our modern society. God laid out these basic rules for us to follow in hopes that we lead a fruitful life; a sort of low-key way of hoping to correct the sins of Adam & Eve. It was a second chance of happiness that he was providing to the population in exchange for their love. They were just the basics God required.
This is the part of the Old Testament that sets the basic morals by which we live today. Even with the separation of church and state, we observe certain parts of the Ten Commandments. For example, most observe Sabbath and do not work on Sunday. It's just interesting in perspective to see how much of an impact these ten commandments/moral legalities have on our modern society. God laid out these basic rules for us to follow in hopes that we lead a fruitful life; a sort of low-key way of hoping to correct the sins of Adam & Eve. It was a second chance of happiness that he was providing to the population in exchange for their love. They were just the basics God required.
Exodus 3: First God needs a leader. ----April 1, 2011
This is the story of God's call for Moses' leadership. This was unexpected in Moses' eyes for he did not feel like he was able or worthy to take on such a role. He called to God's attention his unworthiness, lack of authority, speech difficulties, etc. But none of this mattered to God. He trusted that Moses despite his shortcomings.
I find that in this chapter, the aim was to give people with similar self-doubts great hope. It shows that even someone with self-claims to faults like Moses is a leader in God's eyes. Inspiring in itself, I thought immediately of those of my friends who have recently been called to leadership for God. They all have doubts, but they are doing the will of God and spreading his word. It's not an easy task, but God and his faith in you is enough to push through.
I find that in this chapter, the aim was to give people with similar self-doubts great hope. It shows that even someone with self-claims to faults like Moses is a leader in God's eyes. Inspiring in itself, I thought immediately of those of my friends who have recently been called to leadership for God. They all have doubts, but they are doing the will of God and spreading his word. It's not an easy task, but God and his faith in you is enough to push through.
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