Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Fix it

They were in bondage to their fear of  living without their slaves . . . their economy tanked with the exodus . . . and their comfortable lifestyle had disappeared. They did not understand that God was in control as they tried to fix the situation: "Meanwhile I'll make sure the Egyptians keep up their stubborn chase—I'll use Pharaoh and his entire army, his chariots and horsemen, to put my Glory on display so that the Egyptians will realize that I am God." (Exodus 14: 17-18)
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The Egyptians chased God's people . . .  their slaves . . .  . . . rather than turning to God.  It could have been different.  There is no doubt that they knew that God was more powerful than anything they could do.  They certainly had viewed  the power of God as Pharaoh and Moses battled for God's people.  The thing is . . . if they would have walked in the peace and power of God rather than in their own desires . . . thinking . . . speaking . . . and acting God's way . . . they would not have been in bondage for needing slaves. In reality, they were enslaved by  their self-absorption.

What would have happened if they would have turned to God rather than trying to fix their life through chasing their released slaves?
How often do we try to fix  life instead of turning to God?

With God, it is not just about fixing things, but transformation. 

The Egyptians had many possibilities to invite God into their own life.
 Isn't new life after loss a true miracle?
Tragedy occurs when we become lost in our loss and fail to see God.  Jesus said to "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33).

God uses loss as a place for a new beginning and new life.
Seek God first.
Walk in the peace and power of God
Receive new life in places of loss.

Learning to Kick Start the day be transformed rather than just fix it..
Kerrie

(written by Kerrie Palmer © 2010 All Rights Reserved)