"You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself." (v. 4)
I remember accompanying a friend in a move from Boston to Cincinnati. We had a wonderful time sharing our ideas and thoughts. We always challenged each other spiritually. One of our major topics was whether it was important for churches to set visions and thereby create programs. We both knew the potential consequences when programs begin to dictate ministry instead of allowing the Spirit to lead it. Regardless whether it is a church or us as an individual, we can easily be caught up with the "work of the Lord" and allow it to drive us instead of God Himself.
However, I believe it is important that we understand God's will for us. I believe He guides us and therefore does provide us a vision and a goal. After all, He did command Moses to lead His people to first take them away out of captivity and into the Promise Land. The people were eager to leave captivity and seek the Promise Land. However, during the journey how often did they focused on the promise that they began to turn away from God Himself?
God Himself and instructed Moses to remind them how He took them away from captivity and brought them to Him. This is a reminder that our primary calling is to Him. His works then follow. Unfortunately, we all can easily be caught up in the works and lose sight that God first seeks our intimate relationship with Him first. God provides us visions and goals so we have a path to follow, but let us not lose sight of Him while walking this path. This path was set so we can enjoy our walks with Him, not to focus on the path itself. Therefore, let us always first seek Him, enjoy our fellowship with HIm, and then allow His works to follow.
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