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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Moses Moment

I need a Moses Moment... you know the story - Moses had 'convinced' the pharoah to "let my people go," to free the Jews from slavery after the plagues. They were all heading out, when the Pharoah decided to go after them to kill them and/or bring them back. As they neared the (deep) Red Sea, they were extremely upset with Moses, as they had just been freed, and now were being pursued relentlessly by Pharoah and his army. Moses had faith, and told them to stand and see the salvation of the Lord. He didn't know HOW God was going to do it, but Moses knew that He would take care of them. Then God told Him what to do, so Moses lifted his staff and stretched out his hand to part the deep sea on both sides, for them to go through. (And when Pharoah and gang went in, the water cut loose and they all drowned.)

The point is, the people didn't know that the Red Sea was going to part. They thought their lives were over, even after all they had been through. But a miracle happened. It was SUPERnatural. Not natural. Against this earth's laws. Above the laws. And it was a big miracle.
I have a friend who had a big Moses moment a few years ago. She had turned her back on God for many years. But she had wanted another child and had prayed relentlessly for one. Just as she had given up and broke up with the man that was no good for her, she learned she was pregnant. She had just quit her job and had no insurance. Her older children were in high school and were furious and embarressed. Her parents were so angry, they changed their locks on their home. Most of her friends wanted no part of it. And the father? Well, he wanted none of it either. It was summer, and her older children were at their dad's house. Here she was, with no job, no insurance, no one would speak to her, and no options. She needed a Moses moment. Bad. She confessed her sins, and repented. She prayed and prayed and prayed. (She secretly stayed in a cabin in the country.) She started sending resumes, but no one would answer. Finally, she interviewed with a company, and they hired her. Not only was it a good salary, but excellent insurance with no pre-existing conditions (very rare) so her pregnancy was covered. She got a company car, company cell phone, company laptop and company credit card. And when the baby was born, she got short term disability for 8 weeks off and got big bonuses to get her through. God was beyond faithful. He was her Father, her real Father. This is such a perfect example of how awesome God is. What a great Moses moment.
And, it's when you least expect it and you cannot see it coming.
I am in need of a Moses moment currently.... I'm going to keep thanking Him in advance.

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