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TITLE: Moses Masters the Mountain | Previous Challenge Entry
By Gerald Shuler
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But enough of that. What do you want me to do this time?
You want what? Another trip up the mountain? That I could have done without. I just got back down from there with your commandments written in stone. What more do you want? You want what? A SECOND edition? The people didn’t deserve the first one. That’s why I broke them into itty bitty little pieces. Oh... you wanted it left whole? Okay, okay. Up the mountain I go. Again. Lord, how about if I don’t have to stay so long this time? These people don’t handle being left alone very well.
Oh, these rocks get harder to climb every time you call me. Do you have a good reason for staying on top of the mountain for these visits? You know, Lord, there is a really nice oasis a few miles back where we could have some top quality time together. It’s got a great little pool of water. I wouldn’t have to strike a rock or anything. What do you think? Okay, okay. We meet at the top of the mountain.
Can you at least move some of the obstacles out of my way. Some of those cliffs are really scary. You know, mountain climbing has never been my favorite pastime. I was raised by Egyptians, you know. There weren’t a lot of mountain climbers in the palace. I know, I know... I was born an Israelite. Go figure.
Lord, I’m really impressed with how light footed you made the goats. They never slip. I hope you remember that you didn’t make me as sure footed as them. Now there’s an idea... do you think you could let a mountain goat just bring the tablets of stone to me? Okay, okay. I’ll keep climbing.
You know, this is really a pretty good view of the wilderness from up here. Like they say, though, it’s a great place to visit but I wouldn’t want to stay here forty years. Lord, why are you laughing? Oh, you’ll tell me later? Okay.
Next time we have some mountain climbing to do, what do you think about me bringing an assistant to help with the mountain gear? I was thinking maybe Joshua. He’s a bright young lad... real potential for a minor leadership position. What do you think? Okay. I’ll keep him in mind.
Well, here I am at the top of the mountain. What now? Oh, yeah, I forgot the shoes again. Burrrr, these rocks get cold up here. While you’re writing the laws in stone, do you think you can spare some of that fire from your finger to warm the ground a little. Ahhh! Now that’s nice! Thanks, Lord.
Okay, so you are done with the writing in stone already. Let me proof read it for you. What? No changes from the last one? Why did you make it exactly the same as before? The people sinned a great sin... that should qualify for at least 5 or 6 new laws. Okay. You’ve got it like you want it. I shoulda’ known... you’re the God that never changes. At least we humans can count on your word always being as strong as a rock. What do you mean, I really said a mouth full? Okay, so you’ll explain that one later, too. You sure keep me guessing sometimes.
So now what? You got, maybe, a shortcut to the Promised Land to share with me? Okay. No short cuts. How about, maybe..... Oh. You’re finished talking. Well, how about if I talk a little bit? No more talking. Okay.
Hey, Lord? Where did you go? I don’t like being up here all alone. Lord? Oh, Looorrrrd?
I know you think this is funny, Lord. I struggle to climb a mountain so you can have me be messenger boy to a bunch of rebellious people. Okay. I’m okay with that. I have the new stone tablets. But then you leave like it’s all over. Well, it isn’t over, you know.
I still gotta climb back down.
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Such a joyful romp on Mount Sinai.