Posted by
ValiantForTruth on Friday, November 07, 2008 9:53:50 AM
‘Would it not be better for us to return to Egypt?’ [Numbers 14:3]
The power of God had been displayed for the Jews in their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, yet they were willing to return to it rather than face difficulty and uncertainty.
What is it about us humans that we would prefer dependency over liberty?
Dependency for the Jews meant a reliance on a cruel master. They would willingly accept the certainty of dependency over self reliance and the hope of prosperity.
Liberty for the Jews was to rely on the promises of a sovereign God who had demonstrated His goodness and faithfulness in the face of hardship.
No man can serve two masters. We must choose between liberty and dependency; between Christ and the state.
Why must liberty be fought for and once it is gained why is the tendency toward a return to tyranny? What can we learn from the Jews who when led out of bondage in Egypt would soon want to return?
To be continued…