Another day with Jesus

                        Moses                               The rocky path to leadership                                           The Israelites had welcomed Moses, and they worshipped God. After fifty years, God would deliver them from Pharaoh, the Hebrews’ terrorist. The Egyptians worshipped Pharaoh, and no one dared to defy him. Yet, God was greater than Pharaoh, and the Israelites rejoiced they would soon be released from his grip.   Moses and Aaron entered Pharaoh’s presence with God’s message.    “Let my people hold a festival to me in the desert.” Pharaoh had no intention of relinquishing his slaves to a foreign god.   “Who is this Lord, demanding my obedience and release of Israel? I don’t know the Lord and ...

              Enoch: the Man who Walked with God Have you ever traveled alone?        I’d respond to that in both the positive and negative. A passerby wouldn’t have seen anyone, but I wasn’t alone because the Lord Jesus was with me, guarding my steps and protecting me from danger. Whether I was driving along a highway or striding through a foreign airport, I’d talk to him.     I don’t remember my conversion. My parents explained the gospel to me from the moment I could understand it, but through our daily Bible readings and prayers, I gradually realized Jesus was my Savior and he has been my closest friend for over sixty years, blessing me when I walked with him, and lifting me up when I stumbled. His promises, faithfulness, and  compassion inspire faith, which is how we please our Creator. See Hebrews 11:6.   Let's look at one of the ancient patriarchs.  Enoch lived in ancient times. He was the gre...