At that point in time, the Israelites had not yet met with the problem of having to give inheritance to girls. Yet, He includes this in the bible to let us understand that He is fair. God is fair.
When you have a problem, make sure you go to God. Ask and you will receive. The girls (Manasseh's descendants) had faith - they prayed to God, and God led them to the elders. Their courage is seen earlier on in the bible when they went to Moses to obtain land. Again, they demonstrate courage to ask for what is theirs.
Why don't we ask? Usually, it is because of a number of reasons:
1) No faith in God
2) We think that God is unwilling to give us what we desire
3) Pride
But these are all lies - God does want to give us what we desire.
Let us come to God with His promises in mind (应许) and ask, and pray.
We are all going through spiritual battle
Pray Courageously
Pray for all his 应许
//Pastor Sung made a comment that we are all listening to this message for a reason. Because it is my first time joining the morning prayer with New Life Church, I am even more convinced that God has something planned, He wants me to hear/learn something... but what ?
My concluding thoughts from this morning:
Work hard, excel in school. BUT, do not be overwhelmed, do not let my school work overtake me. It is by the GRACE of God that I can achieve so much.
1) Perserve
- Continue to attend morning prayer meetings
- Read bible more
- Practice the presence of God
2) Faith
- Trust that God is at work for me
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