Friday, July 10, 2009

8 Ways That Rev. Mike Has Acted Like the Isrealites

1.
Israelites: God rescued them out of Egypt and slavery from Pharaoh.
Rev. Mike: God rescued him out of addiction and slavery from alcohol.
Exodus Chapter 14

2.
Israelites: Had a short journey from Egypt to the Promised Land
Rev. Mike: Had an opportunity to serve God immediately.


3.
Israelites: Saw the Promised Land and said, "We cannot take the land!"
Rev. Mike: Saw the opportunity and said, "It doesn't pay enough money!"
Numbers Chapter 31

4.
Israelites: Worshiped idols (golden calf)
Rev. Mike: Chased after idol things (fancy watches, positions, respect of man)
Exodus Chapter 32

5.
Israelites: Suffered hardships because of disobedience.
Rev. Mike: Me too.
Exodus, Leviticus

6.
Israelites: Many of them had to die before they could enter the Promised Land.
Rev. Mike: Many habits and thoughts have to die before he can serve God correctly.
Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy

7.
Israelites: Finally entered the Promise Land
Rev. Mike: Ready to enter into God's promise for his life.
Joshua Chapter 1

8.
Israelites: Still didn't learn
Rev. Mike: ?????

Do you see any similarities between you and the Israelites? Read the Books of Exodus, Leviticus, Duteronomy, and Joshua for more stories.

Peace and Love,


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