:: Exodus’ Points ::
Some interesting points from the Book of Exodus, adopted from the N.I.V. Life Application Study Bible:
When we are burdened or mistreated, we may feel defeated. But our burdens can make us stronger and develop qualities in us that will prepare us for the future. (Build character bah..) We cannot be over-comers without troubles to overcome. (This is so true!) Be true to God in the hard times because even the worst situations can make us better people. (Only when we survived a rough journey that we will be stronger and wiser, because that is when we’ve seen it all.)
Special opportunities may come our way unexpectedly. Don’t let the fear of what might happen cause you to miss an opportunity. Be alert for the opportunities God gives you, take full advantage of them. (Take the risk and you may have one percent of chance. Avoid risk and you will get nothing.)
Right now you may feel unable to see through your troubles. Focus instead on God, and trust Him for the way out. (Do not focus on the troubles until you over-looked on the solutions God has provided for you.) And, God knows the best time to act. When you feel that God has forgotten you in your troubles, remember that God has a time schedule we can’t see. (He has everything well-prepared and planned ahead. Just be patient with the time He sets for us.)
While persistence is good, stubbornness is usually self-centered. Stubbornness toward God is always disobedience. Avoid disobedience because the consequences may spill onto others. (Perhaps you can do some research on how to differentiate persistence and stubbornness, what are the significance, and how to make sure you are persistent over an issue and not being stubborn over it.)
If God does not lead you along the shortest path to your goal, don’t complain or resist. Follow him willingly and trust him to lead you safely around unseen obstacles. He can see the end of your journey from the beginning, and he knows the safest and best route. (Patient is the utmost. Never ever say No to God. You may not know what you are doing, but He knows.) And, after a lifetime of resisting God, you may find it impossible to turn to him. Don’t wait until just the right time before turning to God. (Come back, come back..)
Prayer must have a vital place in our lives, but there is also a place for action. Sometimes we know what to do, but we pray for more guidance as an excuse to postpone doing it. If we know what we should do, then it is time to get moving. (Yes we must pray, but after praying, please take actions. You don’t pray to be rich and the money just fall off from the sky, no it doesn’t happen that way.) Nevertheless, some problems can be solved only by prayer. We should make a determined effort to pray when we feel like complaining. Prayer quiets our thoughts and emotions and prepares us to listen. (When we face difficulties, relax and start to pray instead of getting panicked.) And also, when pressure comes your way, resist the temptation to make a quick escape. Instead, focus on God’s power and wisdom to help you deal with the cause of your stress. (Focusing on your problems will not get you anyway. Just like staring at the exam questions will not give you any answer.)
