Where would you like to live?
Where would you like to live? So here are 3 options: you choose (1) would you rather live in Egypt–it’s like being in exile, the only prayer is one for deliverance. But is that, that bad? Several times during their wilderness wanderings, the people desired to return to Egypt! (2) What about the wilderness? Life is predictable–same food and drink every day. Sounds boring, but it’s certainly safe. Would you trade variety for safety? Life goes on, but without major, outside influenced disruptions; i.e., not too many enemies desiring to fight to take away your corner of the wilderness. (3) Finally, what about living in the promised land? What was so great about that? Cute Canaanites, idols under every tree, and hard work. Temptations and struggle, what a life.
Which one would you choose? Or better, which one have you chosen?
January 27, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Egypt would be nice. I have job security; the Egyptians loved to build. Guaranteed income, shelter, and security in the power of the Egyptian Empire. Contrary to popular belief, Egyptians didn’t treat their slaves all that bad. They were provided shelter, and paid in food and beer, and were even offered free medical care when injured on the job.
So all in all, I have job security, income, shelter, food, beer, protection, familiarity, and Obama Care.
The wilderness would have freedom, but there are a lot of dangers. If hurt, you’re dead. They also used to have lions living in that region during that day in age. Being mauled isn’t a very good way to go! It would be a wild ride to live in the wilderness though.