Pastor Bob DuPar
February 2, 2008

Journal Entry


Scripture

Exodus 15:19-17:7; Matthew 22:1-33; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 6:20-26.

Observation

Moses hit the nail on the head when he told the people that their complaint was not ultimately against him and the leaders but against God, “You are not grumbling against us, but against the Lord.” If we understood this principle/reality I think we would complain a whole lot less!

I’m always fascinated by the parable of the king and the wedding banquet. Who wouldn’t respond and come to a king’s banquet? So, the story says that the servants “went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.” Those who were improperly clothed were the ones who refused to dress themselves in the king’s righteousness. The offer and invitation is extended to everyone but it is not without responsibility.

Jesus’ charge against the Sadducees is right on target: “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” The Sadducees were asking a question relating to the resurrection and they did not even believe in a resurrection!

I love Psalm 27:4,

“One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple.”

Application

I need to realize and understand that all of my complaining and grumbling from time to time is ultimately against God who has sovereign power over my situation and life circumstances.

I want to hide God’s Word in my heart and life that I might not be in error or deceived by sin.

I don’t think I look forward to gazing upon God’s beauty or living with Him in His house as much as I should.

Prayer

“God, Proverbs says that Your commands are a lamp, Your teaching a light, and the corrections of Your discipline are the way to life. Help me to live a life of obedience. Guard me and guide me according to Your Word.”