Have you ever sat down and thought about the characters in the bible, leaving everything they knew and following God?

I did this week. I thought a lot about Naomi and how she returned to her homeland bitter angry at God. Can’t say she didn’t have good reason two  dead sons, dead husband, and no grandchildren. I might be bitter as well.

But then…. the characters that followed when they were probably scared are amazing. Ruth left everything to follow Naomi and God restored that bitter woman in the process.

Noah built an ark, Moses led, and Abraham was the father nations. All imperfect people following going outside of the known.

I wonder and this is speculation if Satan keeps us so busy with life and fear that it is easier to retreat to the known than have the energy to step out in the unknown. I believe in the stillness and the challenges of life is where our hearts connect to Jesus.

Random thoughts for the week.