“They said to Moses, ‘Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? Didn’t we say to you in Egypt, ‘leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians?’ It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!’” (Exodus 14 v 11-12).
Often, the old way of things (despite how uncomfortable or bad it is), seems better than the uncertainty, fear and difficulties associated with a new way. Sometimes we pass up on the opportunity of change because it feels more comfortable and predictable to stay in the status quo.
That was how it was for the Israelites as they left Egypt. As awful as life back in Egypt was for them, their old life seemed the far more appealing option to what they were seeing of their new future. The new life looked precarious, and they were understandably fearful.
For us to embrace change, we are going to need to let go of human understanding, and let God be in control. That is not easy – especially if it looks like it’s all going wrong from the outset!
My prayer today is that we come to embrace any God-prompted change in our lives with courage, tenacity, perseverance, prayer and trust.
God be with you,
Love Sharon.
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