By Bobby Sebastian in Bible Study Published: Tuesday, 26 January 10 - 09:47 AM (GMT -06:00)
In Numbers 13 and 14 we have the story of twelve spies sent into the Promised Land.The children of Israel have just escaped from Egypt where they lived as slaves for 400 years.At last true freedom lies ahead for the taking.God is directing them to go in and possess a land and a new way of life.But this new land and way of life is not going to be easy.Now they must learn to take care of themselves, work together, trust in God’s promises, and fight.Out of the twelve spies all but two, Joshua and Caleb, return with a bad report.The land is already occupied with people who are many, strong, and bigger than the Israelites.Their new found freedom is going to be harder than they imagined.Now they are facing a difficult decision, stand together, fight, being willing to risk utter failure or miraculous victory.Sadly, they cried out for Egypt.It was easier to live in slavery than be free.In Egypt their masters provided them a job, land on which to live, food, and protection from outside forces.I think of this biblical story when I hear people in America cry out to Washington to provide and take care of them.With every new program and benefit which comes from government another piece of freedom disappears.Government becomes the all powerful giver and sustainer, the master of our lives and we become slaves.Remember, freedom is not easy.It is not today nor has it ever been.Freedom requires personal responsibility, hard work, and a willingness to risk failure along the way to success.
Author: George Krauss
Date Posted: 26 Jan 2010 05:55 PM (GMT -06:00)
Great Point!!!! "Freedom requires personal responsibility, hard work, and a willingness to risk failure along the way to success" Could not put it better!!!!
