This week I ran out of coffee. I like to buy Starbucks for home so I won't be tempted to buy it when I'm out. I'm thinking Dave Ramsey would be proud. Anyway, I bought BOLD. I have no idea why I did it. At first it tasted way too strong, but since I got a whole pound, I decided I better learn to like it. I must have too much time on my hands. I got to thinking about back when I didn't drink coffee. I decided I wanted to be "mature" like my older husband, so I had to drink coffee. But I had to drink it with cream. Then before I knew it I decided sugar made it taste better...then flavored cream! I used to like it weak. Now bold? It's the strongest coffee they make! I can't help but compare it to my walk with God. Anyway, there is a point to this story. I like my God Bold! What does this have to do with my weekly readings of the Bible you ask? Absolutely nothing... :)
Moses said to the LORD, "O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue." The LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD ? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say."
But Moses said, "O Lord, please send someone else to do it." (Exodus 4:10-13)
When I read about Moses asking God for help in getting the people to believe the LORD, I couldn't help thinking I feel a lot like Moses when I am trying to either write a blog post or talk to someone to share my faith and testimony. My words are far from eloquent. I want to tell them where God has brought me over the years since He invaded my life. I want to tell them God can be trusted and give them hope. I am not a good story or joke teller. I'll hear a cute joke and am sure I'll remember it to share with someone else. Then, when it comes time to tell it I freeze. I can only remember the punch line. The details in the middle get totally lost. People laugh, but there is no way they could possibly understand it the way I tell the story. I love that He promises He will help me and teach me what to say! And... I'd be lying if I didn't admit that sometimes I wish He would send someone else to do it for me!
Then the LORD said to Moses, "I will rain down bread from heaven for you. The people are to go out each day and gather enough for that day. In this way I will test them and see whether they will follow my instructions. (Exodus 16:4)
The people of Israel called the bread manna... (Exodus 16:31)
He gives us just enough of Himself everyday to see how we'll do. It's not enough to go to church once a week to get filled up. I need another (bold) dose of Him on Wednesdays. I need to be in His Word every day in my quiet time with just the two of us. If I get a huge dose of Him and think that will be enough, I'll be starving the next day. Consider eating a huge Thanksgiving dinner and expecting it to sustain us for a whole week or sometimes longer! I'd rather just graze. Graze in Him daily. They say that's the healthier way to live. I'm Believing God to give me just enough every day.
With love from His student,
Angie xoxo
8 comments:
I have tried all my life , but I can not develop a taste for coffee. Love smelling it...just not drinking it. Give me a cup of hot CHOCOLATE anytime, though!
What a sweet post,Angie
I tried to become a coffee drinker over 20 years ago when I worked with a group of ladies. Could.not.do.it. Give me anything else. Ang, you expressed yourself beautifully. It is such a tool of the enemy to get us to think less of ourselves or to have us compare ourselves to others. You are who God says you are! I say this to myself as well, because I am right there with you girlfriend!
You share the Gospel with love just the way the Lord calls you to do.
Don't you just love Zoe! I had this video on my blog for months, she makes me so happy - I may post it again.
Love, Annette
ang, what a wonderful comparison. yes, me too i want my God to be bold. when i am weak He is strong. you really have a way with words and this post really touched my heart and spurred me on. i so need to taste Him everyday. i am sorely lacking and really need Him everyday but i just don't seem to give Him what i should. i need to join the chronological reading, maybe that would help.
zoe is an amazing child and cute as a button. i could just squeeze her to pieces. :)
doesn't this sunshine feel and look great?
hugs,
janel
You are too cute!!! I love yummy coffee with all the trimmings!
Ang, This is a wonderful post! I love Coffee too! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! I want my God to be bold as well. I have never had bold coffee before maybe it's time to give it a try ;)
Love, love, love this post! First of all because I love coffee and you've sparked a desire to buy some Starbucks. Also, because I loved the phrase, "Graze in Him daily."
I so look forward to reading more of your posts and how God is helping you to "believe Him."
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