Here and There

I wanted to share some very interesting history that I have learned so far in my study this week. We all have some type of “THERE” in our life… it’s where we see ourselves in a few years. Even if you are older…you can still see yourself in a location, with somebody, doing something. It’s what I like to call the “Here and There.”

Here is some food for thought: The Israelites spent 40 years on a journey that should have lasted 11 days. It wasn’t distance that stood between them and the Promised Land. It was the condition of their hearts. God’s purpose went deeper than simply transporting a huge group of people to a new land. What good was the Promised Land if the Israelites were as wicked as the nations already living there? The journey was a painful but necessary part of preparation. Through it God taught the children of Israel two things:

1) Who He Was – The Living God the Leader of their Nation

2) Who They Were – People who were fallen, sinful, and prone to rebellion and doubt.

Not much has changed today. This is why The Law is still so important… it reveals our sin so that we can always understand how to relate to God and to other people. (Romans 7) Your spiritual journey may be lengthy, and you may face pain, discouragement, and difficulties. But remember that God isn’t just trying to keep you alive. He wants to prepare you to live for service and devotion to him. (Amen)