The opening of Deuteronomy could be very funny if it were so true. Israel's disobedience turned an 11 day journey into a lifetime of aimless wandering for a generation (Duet 1:2-3). If God led Israel in that way I wonder if there are generations of Christians who spend their lives wandering aimlessly because of their stubborn rebellion? I wonder if I am one of those wanders? Have there be events in my life of faith where I rejected God's plan and he sent me wandering? The time of wander may be fruitful, and it may be a time of endless growth and wonder watching God work. But it may not be the inheritance that God had planned for an individual, family, congregation, or even nation. If I am wandering I have this good news to support me in the wilderness; God has not abandoned me nor has he revoke his covenant plan for me (or us whatever the case may be). Israel did go into the Promised Land. There were only a few of the rebels who reached the boarder of their children's goal, and only a couple were allowed to enter in with them. But the promise was kept. God never failed on his part.
Stuart
No comments:
Post a Comment