Two truths about this incident...
Two truths about this incident demand our attention. We marvel that Israel's patience
grew so short the people couldn't wait forty days before they gave up on God and asked
for a visible sign of some other deity like the golden calf. How long are you willing to
wait on God when he puts your plans on hold or interrupts your schedule? Do you get
restless and doubt when he makes you bide your time?
Even more critical is the idea that we must have a leader to follow -- someone to guide us
in the right path. Many Americans think they have to have an inspiring president to lead
