“But Moses responded to the Lord, “There are 600,000 foot soldiers here with me, and yet you say, ‘I will give them meat for a whole month!’ Even if we butchered all our flocks and herds, would that satisfy them? Even if we caught all the fish in the sea, would that be enough?””
Numbers 11:21-22 NLT
http://bible.com/116/num.11.21-22.
Moses is a smart guy. When the Lord told him he would provide a month of meat for the Israelites, he just couldn’t understand how. He would have never predicted God would decide to rain “quail” upon this tiny nation. But, he did. In the mind of this young leader it just didn’t add up. I love Moses. He is a logical, smart guy that even in his own doubt, trusts the Lord.
As I have mentioned on here recently, Stephanie and I have sold our house, purchased a fifth wheel and will become full time Rvers in a little over a month. Our daughters, some of our friends, and probably most people are saying this just doesn’t add up. They are scratching their heads and wondering how and why, just like Moses. Most people strive for that perfect home all their lives. We have it and are giving it up. We are greatly reducing our stuff. We are weeding through clothes, household goods, books, and countless items we have saved over the years to simplify our lives. It’s refreshing and so “un-American”.
We are not sure of all the details, but God is directing us in ways that are very unconventional. We feel led to simplify our lives, remove debt, and be free to follow God’s call in ministry. It doesn’t add up, but we trust the Lord with all our heart, even when it doesn’t add up. Stephanie and I are as close to each other and the Lord as we have ever been. Our path is from him. It is clear and we are so excited to see his plan come together.
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