When the Hebrews left Egypt to begin their difficult journey through the desert to the Promised Land, they brought "the rabble" with them. These were not true believers in this journey or in the God who called them to it. The rabble's toleration for discomfort was low and their capacity for complaint was high, always an unfortunate combination.

All the pastors I know would love to get rid of the rabble ...

Topics:	Conflict, Difficult people, Division, Leadership, Moses, Opposition, Shepherding
Filters:	Church board, Counseling, Discipleship, Pastor, Shepherd
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Numbers 11:11-15, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Ephesians 4:3
Date Added:	July 11, 2007

The LORD replied, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, 'the LORD,' to you." … He passed in front of Moses and said, "I am the LORD, I am the LORD, the merciful and gracious God. I am slow to anger and rich in unfailing love and faithfulness. I show this unfailing love to many thousands by forgiving every kind of sin and rebellion. Exodus 33:19; 34:6-7

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Topics:	Compassion, Experiencing God, God, goodness of, Leadership, Moses, Trials
Filters:	Counseling, Discipleship, Mentoring, Pastor, Shepherd
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Exodus 33:19, Exodus 34:6-7
Date Added:	February 01, 2006