Moses and God

So, I was reading the OT (as we tackle the Old Testament by the July 31st) and I came across one of those exchanges between God and Moses that just makes me laugh. I found it in Numbers 11:11-24. They had been out of Egypt for at least a year (the previous chapter talks about the 2nd passover) and the Israelites start to do what they do best: complain. Moses gets so worn out by it that he starts to cry out to God, "Did I conceive all these people?" Are they my children? What did I do to deserve this, in other words. God hears his cries, as He always does, and says sanctify yourselves and I will send some meat. Real funny. The funny part is coming up. God says,

"who will give us meat to eat? For it was well with us in Egypt." Therefore the LORD will give you meat, and you shall eat. You shall eat, not one day, nor two days, nor five days, nor ten days, nor twenty days, but for a whole month, until it comes out of your NOSTRILS and becomes loathsome to you, because you have despised the LORD who is among you, and have wept before Him, saying, "Why did we ever come up out of Egypt?"

God got so fed up with the complaints He says, fine here's some meat so much that it's going to come out of your nostrils and get sick of it!

Then Moses says, where's all this meat going to come from?
God says, What? You don't think I can send meat? Well, watch learn pal. (or something like that, I may have embellished it)

What a great exchange between God and Moses! In your relationship with Jesus Christ, JUST BE OPEN. God's not looking for the right words, or the magic formula (because there are none) He is looking for your heart! Read the Psalms, David always said what was in his heart TO GOD. If you have an issue or a struggle let God know about it. He can fix it.

Christianity is all about relationship. Learn to tell Him everything and then stop and listen. He speaks. Let the Holy Spirit lead you and guide you on paths of Righteousness! Love God with all your heart.

That's it for this week. Stop by www.gcsocal.org for more info and upcoming events!

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The Old Testament and other such things...

So the plan is to read the ENTIRE Old Testament by July 31st! That's 3 books a week. I plan on starting in the beginning and going from there. We can do it, no problem.

On June 10th starting around 3 pm we are having the first BEACH DAY/ BONFIRE! It will be at La Jolla Shores. Let your friends know now. It's going to be so much fun. We will have burgers and hot dogs (kosher) and chips and other totally nutrition deficient foods there!

The word of the week: Ps. 119. You have to love the Word. David waxes eloquently all throughout the Psalms about the Word of God (precepts, commandments, law, testimonies, etc.) but nowhere near the eloquence found in Psalm 119. In verses, 154, 156, and 159 David asks God to Revive him according to God's word, judgments and lovingkindness. What a great and awesome petition! Revive my spirit, my mind, my desire, my whatever...according to Your word. And according to Your judgments. And according to Your lovingkindness.

My prayer is that this week you would be Revived. As we embark on a Bible reading journey you will be revived, empowered, filled with faith, strengthened, and changed. This is a great time to be a part of GC as we truly are Leading the Way, Speaking the Truth and Living Life!

See you Thursday night and BRING A FRIEND! We are called to tell all the nations. No one can stop the purposes of God in San Diego!

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150 by June 30

Ever wonder why the seat next to you, at GC, is empty? I do. Seriously, why would anyone want to miss the worship and preacing that continually elevates every Thursday night? Who could possibly stand not to tell eveyone they met about Jesus Christ and what He has done for us? Can't remember what He did for you? Aside from creating you, He gave you breath, He gave you a plan and a purpose (Jer. 29:11), sent His only begotten son (Jn. 3:16), gave you the Holy Spirit (Rom. 5:5), gave you the ability to get wealth (deut. 8:18) and gave spiritual gifts for your profit (1 cor. 12:7). Need more? Come to GC and bring a friend - I will give you more then.

If everybody brings anybody then somebody will get saved! We can and will reach our goal of 150 by June 30th. All it takes is YOU!