The Israelites found themselves distant from God because they could not live with one another in love. Egypt, Canaan, Shem and their descendants were all brothers and cousins. The rules of Exodus reveal how calloused and hard-hearted Israel had become.
The wilderness is a reflection of God’s love because the result of our commitment, discipline, faith and submission is power. When we embrace our identity and pursue God’s purpose in humble submission he makes us powerful over our enemies.
The act of remembering is God’s ability to design our lives intentionally. In remembering, he demonstrates to us that he is responsible for the times and seasons of our lives.
Once Adam received the perfect life, he decided to remain silent about his relationship with God. He left out the good news.