The Egyptians were marching after the Israelites. They were terrified and cried out to Lord. They said to Moses "Was it because there was no graves in Egypt that you brought us to the desert to die? What have you done to us by bringing us out of Egypt? Didn't we say to you in Egypt, Leave us alone; let us serve the Egyptians? It would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the desert!" (Ex. 14: 10-12)
Moses answered the people, "Don't be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today, you will never see again. The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still" (Ex. 14: 13-14)
When it comes to buying necessities for the farm like feed, parts for the tractor, vet bills, medications, etc., it can get stressful. It takes a toll on you, not only mentally, but emotionally and most of all, spiritually. I often wonder why we as farmers put so much money into things that we barely get a dime back for. Don't get me wrong, some farmers have the business figured out and make it out pretty well. But when you look behind the barn door, things don't seem to fine. With feed prices rising and gas prices as well, it gets difficult to pay for things and we are constantly finding ourselves making many sacrifices, just to pay for a bag of grain. And then I constantly find myself asking God "Why?" Why are grain prices rising? Why are we making little profit? Why God! WHY! .........
But then I realize that Jesus sacrificed more than what I will ever have to sacrifice. He paid more than what I will ever have to pay. And it was for Me....for You.....for Everyone! He sacrificed his own Life and paid for Your sins so you will be forgiven.
The Israelites had complained to Moses about the Egyptians but Moses said to them "...see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today." I realized that I shouldn't complain about the little things. I need to "stand firm" and "see the deliverance the Lord will bring me".
you are wise beyond your years Elizabeth!
ReplyDeleteyou are wise beyond your years Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteLizzie the Lord will provide and bring us through whatever trials or storm we encounter! I stand firm in that!
ReplyDeleteThe Bible also says do not worry what you will eat or what you will wear he will provide. Passing the worry to God and letting faith guide you is very hard for me to do but when I actually get to that point I feel satisfaction and a contentment, almost a peace and serenity knowing that God has taken over and will not let me down or any harm come to me. God surrounds us with love and his way is the best way, he knows our future and our past. We are his children and he will not let us fail.
ReplyDeleteHi, I am a Christian too, and come from a undeveloped country (Argentina) now I live in usa, which is a blessing, and I can realte to you about all the economical problems, we never had a farm in my family but we had a carpentry shop ( kitchen cabinets), and yea my dad used to pay so much for wood, the last year I lived there the wood price rose so much, my dad had to close his shop for long time. Our life was not easy. GOd made a way and my family is good still living in ARgentina. I am glad youtrust in the Lord, you know GOD NEVER GIVES US MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE, he is on time and praying for things to go better in your farm..
ReplyDeleteI love to work in my garden, I would love to one day have a small tiny farm ( not comercial), I love that kind of work
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