Isn't It Rich

"He who shall introduce into public affairs the principles of primitive Christianity will change the face of the world." Benjamin Franklin

Tuesday, December 25, 2018

The Red Sea Rules

Every now and then when I'm ensconced in my wonderful recliner, reveling in peace, quiet, and solitude while being immersed in an awesome book, my wife will come in and ask, excitedly, if she can read something 'really good' to me. "Hmmm . . ." I'm thinking . . . "well, I'm ALREADY reading something really good . . ." So I usually ask in what must sound like a bothered tone, "How long is it?" To which she generally replies, "It's not too long but it's really good!" I can't think of a time when I haven't acceded to her enthusiastic requests, so I demurely say, "Okay."

I must admit, she, almost always, has something share worthy and most of the time I'm glad she so boldly interrupts my preoccupied state.

This morning was no exception. "Hon, can I read you something? . . . it's really good!" It's not too long, but it's the last chapter of this really good book entitled, "The Red Sea Rules" by Robert J. Morgan. (Wow! I methodically pondered . . . a whole chapter?")

Again, I surrendered to her request. And while it was a major interruption that took me down a completely different path, it was, in fact, "really good."

The gist of the book is how God can and will lead you out of whatever seemingly impossible situation or circumstance in which you may find yourself, and the author aptly uses the example of the Ancient Israelites in their conundrum of being between the Egyptian army and the Red Sea with no way out.

On the last page of this little book, the author lists the 10 concise "Red Sea Rules." Here they are and I'm pretty sure listing them won't spoil the thrust of the book:

     Rule 1     "Realize that God means for you to be where you are."

     Rule 2     "Be more concerned for God's glory than for your relief."

     Rule 3     "Acknowledge your enemy, but keep your eyes on the LORD."

     Rule 4     "Pray"

     Rule 5     "Stay calm and confident, and give God time to work."

     Rule 6     "When unsure, just take the next logical step by faith."

     Rule 7     "Envision God's enveloping presence."

     Rule 8     "Trust God to deliver in His own unique way."

     Rule 9     "View your current crisis as a faith builder for the future."

     Rule 10   "Don't forget to praise Him."

Makes sense to me. I look forward to reading "The Red Sea Rules."




Rich Glasgow






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