"Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance."
So I have been watching a Brazilian Soap called "Os Dez Mandamentos" - translated " The Ten Commandments", which depicts the story of the Israelites and their exodus from Egypt. I can't express how much it has been blessing me! In the movie series thus far, Moses has returned from Midian and given the news to the people that God has sent him to lead them out of slavery; out of Egypt.
When the people first heard this news, they were filled with so much joy, their faith was revived, they praised God, their faces lit up, their lives, although difficult, all of a sudden became more bearable, because they knew deliverance had come!
But..................as we all know, it didn't come that easy. It was a long fight from the moment Moses returned till the moment the exodus actually happened. When the first plague hit and Ramses still refused to let them go, the faith of the people already began to go down.
After the second plague, all the people were in despair after receiving the news that Pharaoh still refused to let them go! They began complaining and blaming Moses for bringing more problems upon their heads, as Pharaoh had increased their workload (Exodus 5:6-22). They lost faith in Moses and struggled to believe that they would truly be delivered.
While watching this movie series, I have been identifying myself with the people. On many occasions, I will read a promise of God in relation to my current situation or He will speak a word of promise to me personally and I will become so excited, so full of faith, belief, joy, you name it!
But sometimes, what He has spoken does not happen in the time frame I have set in my mind and I begin to murmur both within myself and outwardly. I begin to loose faith in the Word I heard and question whether it was really God or not. I begin to get desperate when it seems that things are getting worse and worse over time rather than moving towards the direction of the promise.
You know what is funny? I sat in front of my laptop shouting at the people saying "Come on guys! You are so fickle! God promised! Can't you see Him displaying His power! He is already at work, can't you see! Stop your complaining and just believe for goodness sake!!"
As I said this, God spoke in a very small voice within me "Marilyn, do you recognise someone similar in them?" The realisation dawned on me. This was only last week, so it's amazing how the word to work on this week is this.
Let's get to work?
Be Blessed! P.S. Sorry for the long post today, it was needed :) x
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