In Exodus 3, God informs the Israelites that He has come to rescue them from the Egyptians and take them to a land (Canaan) flowing with milk and honey.
In my previous study of this passage, more specifically the phrase, "milk and honey." I had always interpreted that as a land flowing with an over abundance. However, this week I heard an interpretation this week that seems to fit the idea of this passage more completely. It seems that the phrase "a land flowing with milk and honey" doesn't mean that the land will have an over abundance, but it will have just enough. The land will be just enough to meet the needs of the people.
As I thought about this, it came to my attention why I liked the over abundance idea...I'm greedy! selfish! I want more than I really need. It is not enough for God to meet my needs; He must give me more...He is obligated to give me more. However, all along, God is saying...I am all you need and I will give you all you need, nothing more, nothing less. This has been apparent the last couple of weeks.
My wife, daughter, and I have been having difficulty relocating to North Dallas, where our church plant is. Our home seemingly has no chance of selling soon, we had no real leads on apartments, and my wife was having some trouble with her pregnancy. So, we had a lot on our minds, to say the least. This past week, God gave just what we needed, nothing more, nothing less. We found an apartment on Tuesday, and we are scheduled to move in Nov. 21. We had a doctor's appointment on Friday, where we were able to see the baby's heart beat! Thank you Lord!
Although our house has not shown and there doesn't seem to be anyone interested in it yet, I am confident that the Lord will continue to provide in a way that is exactly what we need, nothing more, nothing less.
Lord, teach me to live a lifestyle in the land that is flowing with milk and honey, trusting in what You provide!
Monday, November 03, 2003
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