[Discoveries] 09-19-07 A picnic lunch with God

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/*Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and the seventy elders of Israel 
went up and saw the God of Israel. Under his feet was something like a 
pavement made of sapphire, clear as the sky itself. But God did not 
raise His hand against these leaders of the Israelites; they saw God, 
and they ate and drank. -- Exodus 24:9-11*/


I'm struck with how casual God can be at times. This is the same God who 
said, "... you cannot see My face, for no one may see Me and live." Yet 
He invites Moses who will later disobey and strike the rock instead of 
speaking to it, Aaron who will turn around and make a golden calf idol, 
Nadab and Abihu who will dishonor Him by burning unauthorized fire, and 
the seventy elders who will fail to take a stand with Joshua and Caleb 
after the exploration of the land.

All of us have lies that we believe, deep down. Vulnerable moment: 
Here's one of mine. Sometimes, deep down, I have thought of God as 
aloof, as not really caring, as not being concerned or connected. But 
here He is, reaching out to the very people who will rebel against Him, 
inviting them up for a picnic lunch.

Years ago I came upon the discovery that God likes me. That may seem 
unimportant to you, but to me it was absolutely life changing. I knew 
that God loved me, I mean, hey, that's His job. But I never knew that He 
liked me. That He liked hanging out with me. That He liked quirky, 
eccentric, sometimes bold but often hesitant me.

God likes me. I'm still finding the edges of that discovery, if there 
are any. And, do you know something? I think He likes you too.

Be encouraged!
Dwight



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