August 29, 2010 – Exodus 15

Extol.  I have seen this word and you can tell from the context what it should mean, but I looked it up just to be sure.  It means to praise highly.

3 days without water, I may a bit testy too.  Where is our trust in the Lord when we go without for a while.  Do we understand there is a reason for it.  Do we realize that He is doing it for our own good.  We get so used to having what we want and need, we become so petty when something, even something minor, is taken from us.  We need to step back and look at what we have been given and maybe what we need to get rid of in our life on our own to clear room for God before He takes it and we find room for complaint.  I would imagine He likes it much better if we make the choose, rather than Him taking it.  We are always called to help Him in His work of salvation, especially when it is our own salvation.