I hope you enjoyed our series on Exodus as much as I did! It was wonderful to hear again these wonderful stories of God interacting with God's people.
Why did I enjoy it so much?! I have been mulling that question over for a few days now. These stories are vivid, exciting ones that are worthy of Hollywood movies. They follow people who move from slavery to freedom who show a combination of fear and trust as they follow God's leading.
Perhaps I have enjoyed this series because they are stories of us and me. No, I've never been in slavery to a cruel master, but we have heard in the past month from many who are. I have never truly gone hungry in my life, but I have met many people who have. While I have enjoyed my life's journey there have been days that I want to cry out like the Israelite people: " ..why have you brought me out to die in this desert?"
Following our life path isn't as easy as the financial company whose TV advertisements show a green path on the ground that promises good things if we just follow. My life's path has had many unexpected twists and turns that have brought great joy and great heartache, new challenges and ones that just won't go away easily. Through it all I have felt the presence and God rising to lead me forward one day at a time.
The Exodus story for me is about faith. Faith of people in a God who shows faith in them as well. In the end, that's exactly what I need to move me forward in my faith journey! I guess that is why I have enjoyed this series so much....
Shalom,
Paul Petersen
Campus Minister/ELC Intern/Faith Traveler
We have enjoyed your thoughts as well! Thank you to Paul and the rest of the writers!
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