The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 61: Complaining in the Desert (2024)
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Mar 1, 2024 Fr. Mike discusses the Israelites complaining in the desert, reflecting our inclination to sin. Topics include leadership burdens, divine sovereignty, and gratitude towards God. The chapter explores rebellion, ingratitude, prophetic anointing, and God's love for his people.
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Rebellion, Not Hunger
- The Israelites' complaints in the desert weren't just about hunger; they represent a rebellion against God.
- They longed for slavery's comforts, showing how easily we trade freedom for fleeting pleasures.
True Freedom
- People often ask if faith guarantees happiness or good fortune.
- True freedom in Christ doesn't promise an easy life, but offers liberation from slavery to sin.
Sharing the Burden
- Moses shared his leadership burden with 70 elders, who received the Holy Spirit.
- This mirrors our own anointing as prophets through baptism, calling us to exercise our spiritual gifts.