English | Apr 16 | Moses | Giants of the OT | Woodrow Kroll
APRIL 16 : Lessons on Living from MOSES - Becoming A Light In The Darkness: IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE EXODUS 9:2-4: For if you refuse to let them go, and still hold them, behold, the hand of the Lord will be on your cattle in the field, on the horses, on the donkeys, on the camels, on the oxen, and on the sheep: a very severe pestilence. And the Lord will make a difference between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt. So nothing shall die of all that belongs to the children of Israel. In his book None of These Diseases, Dr. S. I. McMillen offers evidence that when we not only know God but obey Him as well, it makes a positive difference in our lives physically, emotionally and spiritually. God's commandments are not given to be a burden but to help us live more fulfilling lives. When it comes to the practical art of living, God makes a real difference between obedient believers and the rest of the world. The Egyptians discovered this the hard way. When they refused to obey God and allow the people of Israel to leave, a severe disease decimated their livestock. The animals that belonged to God's people, however, were unharmed. This is not to say that God always puts a protective bubble over His people. As part of a fallen world, we share in many of the same trials and tribulations as everyone else. However, some of those trials are a consequence of disobedience. For example, doctors at Johns Hopkins University concluded that women are 5 to 11 times more likely to develop cervical cancer if their husbands frequent prostitutes. The spread or AIDS is also often linked to promiscuous sexuality. Many life-shattering diseases could be avoided simply by obeying God’s Word. God desires a wonderful life for you. His commandments are given for your protection, not for your detriment. They are to increase the quality of your life, not decrease it. Rejoice that you have a God who cares enough to make a difference. WHEN YOU TRY TO BREAK GOD'S COMMANDMENTS, YOU ONLY BREAK YOURSELF. For online donation The Good News Broadcasting Society A/c no - 30181010001343 IFSC-CNRB0013313 Branch code- 13313 Current account Ph No. 9492440070 [email protected]
