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Topic: Trust and Obey (don't write about the song) (05/21/15)
Moses is a great Bible character whose life teaches us much about trusting and obeying God. I feel paranoid when Moses was disallowed to enter the Promised Land because he didn't speak to the rock as the Lord told him. Instead, he hit the rock in anger, venting his spleen on the complaining Israelites. Perhaps, he was tired of their ingratitude or lack of faith in God. He might have trusted God when he struck the rock, believing that fresh water would flow from it. Indeed, it did but God sorted him out for not obeying His instruction. ( Numbers 20: 1-12) Perhaps, he took God for granted. What a shame he was disqualified from entering the Promised Land. He was so near and yet so far!

Recently, my wife and I visited a church pastored by her previous church friend. A particular lady has impressed me most by her joy ,enthusiasm and warmth. She is a nurse and insisted on pushing my wife's wheel chair. Later, she shared with us her secret of becoming a certified nurse. With little qualifications she worked at a private clinic and learnt to dress up wounds for those who turned up at the clinic. She wasn't trained at all,yet she was willing to help others. She admitted that many a time she had no idea about wound dressing but she prayed for wisdom whenever she attended to the wounds. The wounds usually healed wonderfully, she testified. Soon the doctor saw her potential and recommended her to a professional course in nursing. My heart leapt with joy when I heard it. I rather have her simple faith than to have an avalanche of Bible knowledge . Her faith exudes trust and obedience. Something that I am inspired to model on.



Suddenly, it dawns on me that Moses actually made the common mistake of serving God in human ways. Didn't he try to deliver the Israelites in Egypt in his own strength and wisdom? In the end, he fled for his life. (Exodus 2:11-15) Similarly, he wanted to quench the people's thirst by beating the rock furiously. The Lord saved his face but denied him from going to the Promised Land. Yes, trust and obedience, indeed,go hand in hand,don't they?
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Toni Babcock 
05/30/15
It appears to me you have two wonderful stories going on here, one about Moses, and one about the nurse - both great stories. Consider breaking this into two separate pieces. Also the line, "Recently, my wife and I visited a church pastored by her previous church friend," seems not to fit with either story - I wonder if you could just leave that out? Just a suggestion.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
05/31/15
This is a great devotion. I like your true life story and how it enhances the Bible. Your message makes it easier to relate to others too. I especially enjoyed the story about the friend. I think sometimes, because this is a Christian challenge, people think a Bible message or verse must be included. While I enjoyed the first half, I also would have loved to see the friend section expanded with dialog, emotions, and the personalities of all involved. You did a fine job,