Title: Life in the Wilderness God's Protection
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Israel, who was reborn on the brink of death on the brink of crossing the Red Sea, immediately went
They were not brought to the land of Naan. They went south three days
Arrived. It was not easy to get water on the road in the wilderness. Let's get to Mara
They rejoiced at the water, but the water was so bitter that they could hardly drink it.
All. They had crossed the Red Sea three days ago, but rather than asking God for water
He preferred to blame Moses.
Although Israel crossed the Red Sea, their sinful nature remained.
will throw This was a task that had to be fixed before entering Canaan.
All. After making the water sweet, God said:
“You obey the word of the LORD your God, and find righteousness in my sight.
If you turn to my hometown and listen to my commandments and keep all my ordinances, then I will
Not one of every disease that I inflict on humans shall fall upon you.
He is the Lord who heals you” (15:26).
It shows well what needs to be refined. According to this very word, Israel
In order for the El to change, they will be trained. after such a year
Because Israel will go into Canaan.
But obviously, if you just follow these words, Israel will be blessed with the blessing of Canaan.
will go into Mara had only one spring. but next
Elim, to which Israel was brought, had as many as 12 springs. this is like
It is like seeing the beginning and the end of life in the wilderness. Israel Heeded God's Word
And on the day they listen, they will be carried from Marah to Elim.
it's the gate It implies that the beginning of life in the wilderness is a blessed life from punishment.
are giving
So is our life. When we first received Christ
You must have felt the same thrill as having crossed the Red Sea. but with that
Lee does not become a perfect Christian. There are many maracas in front of us
of bitter water. But eventually we arrive at Elim where there is abundant water.
something to do. After being trained to be sensitive to God's word. like this
It is through training that we become mature Christians.
Therefore, by receiving Christ, our identity is God.
He became the son of God, and now he gradually fits into his status as the Son of God.
Our faith personality grows while we live a life of faith so that we can grow to maturity.
it will be done Only after that will they enter Canaan.
Then, how can God refine and grow his people in the wilderness?
Let's pay attention to what we do. About 20 days have passed since I left Elim. in egypt
It's been a month since it came out. The food brought from Egypt was by this time perfect.
it went downhill They were at that time in the Wilderness of Sin. do as scheduled
If it is, at least a full moon, or no matter how long, it takes 20 days to leave Egypt
You will have to get inside. But they came to the wrong place
All. When food ran out, their nature immediately appeared. See 16:2-3. What
See if this dominates them.
God said, "I will rain bread from heaven for you,
The city will go out and gather daily rations. In this way they will
Whether you walk in the law of God or not, I will test you” (16:4).
Then, give quails in the evening and manna in the morning,
gave me food However, this form was only for one day. this is ahead
This means that if God does not give us food, we will starve to death.
And only on the day before the Sabbath, he gave two days' worth of food. Eat only the Sabbath
do not strive for holiness, but sanctify this day for communion with God
because it is a thing Here we see clearly God's intention
can see. “Whether they walk in my law or not, I will test you.
"Ra" (16:4) is already in Mara, "Ask the Lord your God,
It is in line with “servant and …” (15:26).
During this wilderness life, Israel was specially trained to live a life of violent obedience.
will receive
When Israel arrived at Rephidim, there was no water. Israel again
They quarreled with Moses and filled the water (17:1). This is the power of God when they
It turns out that it was intended to be rough (17:2).
Can you lead me to Naan? Then ask us now
It was like giving it away. God stands against the rock; if you strike the rock,
He told Moses that water would come (17:6). God doesn't say anything
He brought water out of the rock as they requested. For what?
Why ? This is a story worth considering for a while.
At that time, the Amalekites were against Israel. you are one
If it is you, then you must be aware of Israel’s unscrupulous behavior before God.
What would you do? When Amalek came in, he said, "Look! You listen to me.
As long as you have an evil heart that you don't want to stop, you should know how to get scolded like this!" Ha
wouldn't it? But God Himself fought Amalek.
“When Moses raised his hand, Israel prevailed; when he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.
You..." (17:1) means that Moses had a special power to work magic.
We know very well that it is not because of God fights Moses
simply raises both hands and begs God to fight.
When we see the vision, what will we gain from life in the wilderness? light of course
The wild life begins now. But what is the meaning of wilderness life?
can know whether
First, it is a process for maturing as a child of God. already a child of God
I became a woman, but now I have to grow up to be a mature saint that meets the qualifications.
will be.
Second, it shows that apart from God's grace, we cannot live a single day. just
I represent it. The wilderness cannot survive without food and water.
is where Israel was in the wilderness every day by God's special grace.
could live I am being trained to live while looking at the sky every day.
will be
Third is God's protection. No matter what external enemies attack, God Himself
give it away From now on, any force that invades Israel will
will give it away Therefore, the forces that oppose Israel
It is the enemy, and that is why God Himself is fighting.