Specificity of the Law

Exodus 22...from the offender to the offended and the amounts of restitution that is required, God either gave Moses insights through vision....or had given him insights through his experiences with his people. No wonder Moses father in law, Jethro, instructed him to give away the majority of the judging(Ex 18) ....and to only judge the BIG issues. I'm sure with a million plus people there was so much of this going on....that it would have been a constant job...with offended people whining and standing in line to get to the judge. Moses is creating a guideline so that all can judge equally and fairly....based on 'the letter of the law'.

Luke 19 39Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples!" 40"I tell you," he replied, "if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out." This is great reminder to us....that as disciples (followers of Christ) although we may 'feel' connected and important....the only thing that makes us that...is the blood that covers us. Our worship of God is important to the father...but his grace enables us to do that...and if we didnt worship Him, the rocks would.

The closer I am drawn to God the less significant i am. I look around at guys who are pastoring flocks, and have been for 20 years....and they aren't doing it for the 'fame' for the 'notoriety, the 'paycheck' or for anything of their own, they are doing it because they are CALLED. As a matter of fact, most of the guys I met are bi-vocational. They are electricians...who are called, they are teachers....who are called, they are body shop owners....who are called....I must admit, God is increasing his kingdom through the efforts of these men.....as much if not more than guys like me. I do honestly feel blessed to be able to focus solely on Kngdom work, but i am humbled by these guys.

God thanks for calling us. God, I lift up my brothers who care about your Kingdom and are working their butts off to allow themselves the ability to preach your word. God give them the increase...God give them the joy. Be with their families and let their flocks love them and honor you. Thank you for Austin New Church and the people here..... as we continue to lift your name...I pray that ALL men and women are drawn to You. I pray for the team traveling from Denver, give them a safe journey, prepare them for your work...and I pray that they can get a taste of, and catch the vision and passion Behind ANC. I love you.