“Missed Opportunities”
The
Israelites never came close to taking all of the territory God had given them
because of their lack of faith. This was a pattern with them from the very
moment they left Egypt. Everything was fine until a test of their faith came,
then they would fall right back into their old habits.
Habits
are very difficult to break, especially bad ones. Oh we’re ok for a while but
when the trial comes, it becomes easy to fall back into them. And for
the children of Israel, it was complaining or blaming Moses for their problems.
We all
probably have some area in our lives that is being tested. An area that God is saying, "trust Me". Trials are intended to strengthen us and make
us more like the person God intended us to be. However, if we lack faith, we are missing out on
opportunities He has for us.
I remember pastor Chuck Smith saying, "Whatever we face, we need to remember to focus on Him and His power, not upon the problem."
I don’t
want to possess a fraction of what God has for me or miss out on any of His
plans for me. I want as much as I can get and so should you.
Trust in
Him and He will direct your path.
The Truth
