the fork in the road page 4

 the fork in the road page 4 by ric gustafson

Alvin walked up to the Rent A Car counter. He was happy to be back in familiar surroundings. His parents brought him and his brother here each summer for vacation. When he found out that his employer was having their annual Thanksgiving conference in Florida, he jumped at the chance.

" May I help you?".

Happy memories faded away. " Yes, I would like to rent a car for a week".

The counter clerk smiled. " What kind of car are you interested in?".

" A mid size four door sedan would be fine".

The clerk walked out to check. He came back in. " Somebody just returned a Saturn Aura".

" That's fine". He filled out the contract. He gave the clerk his credit card information. He was given the keys and the copy of the contract. He was about ready to leave. " Oh, do you have directions and information on Bay River Resort?".

" I sure do". He handed Alvin a map and a brochure of the resort. " How did you hear about the resort?".

" My employer is having their annual Thanksgiving conference there".

" Well good". The clerk smiled. " Enjoy the week".

Alvin walked outside and found the berry red Aura. He put the four suitcases, including the heavy blue one into the trunk. He glanced at the map and then left.

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Bible Questions: are you grateful for each new day?

 Bible Questions: are you grateful for each new day? by ric gustafson

Do we thank God for each new day?. God gives us everything we need each day. We should rejoice and thank God each morning for all the spiritual blessings he gives us. Each new day God gives us has it's own identity. Each new day in God is a blessing. We should be grateful and tell him thank you.

Psalm 118:24 says this is the day the Lord has made we will rejoice and be glad in it.

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Bible Questions: by what means?

 Bible Questions: by what means? by ric gustafson

In I Kings chapter 20 and 21, God is about to deliver a death sentence to king Ahab. The prophet Micaiah had warned Ahab this would happen. A demonic spirit volunteered to deceive Ahab. This led to Ahab dying in battle.

God asked the demonic spirit " by what means?". God has complete authority over everything in creation. No thing or no one even a demonic spirit has authority over God. God is in complete control.

I Kings 22:22 says by what means?.

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Bible Questions: do we cry out to God for help?

 Bible Questions: do we cry out to God for help? by ric gustafson

In Genesis 21 is the story of an Egyptian servant named Hagar. Because of Abraham, she had to leave with her son Ishmael. When there bread and water was about gone, she lost hope. She began to weep. God heard her crying. He sent an angel to comfort her and give her water. 

When we are in hopeless situations, God will come with comfort and provision. God is not limited in what he can do for us. He will never forget us. He will always love us and take care of us.

Philippians 4:19 says my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

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Bible Questions: are you hiding from God?

 Bible Questions: are you hiding from God? by ric gustafson

As fallen human beings, when we fail we think that we should hide from God. The truth is that we cannot. Adam messed up. So he tried to hide from God. He felt shame and could not face God.

When we mess up, God wants to run to him and not hide. He promises to forgive us, cleanse us and then restore us to fellowship with him. We are sinners and need God's forgiveness.

Genesis 3:9 says then the Lord God called to Adam and said to him " where are you?".

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Moses page 39

 Moses page 39 by ric gustafson

One bright sunny morning, Moses was preparing to leave. He had just returned from telling the people the entire law and the history of the Hebrews.

" Joshua, now you are the leader". He put a weary hand on his shoulder. " I am going to Mount Nebo to die like my brother".

Joshua and Caleb watched as the old man began to walk up the mountain.

He disappeared from their sight.

The End.

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Moses page 38

 Moses page 38 by ric gustafson

Korah, the leader of the Elders, and two hundred of his men stood by the sanctuary waiting for Moses.

Moses and Aaron walked up to them.

The cloud talked to Moses. " Seperate yourselves from the men". The ground underneath Korah and his men split. All of them were swallowed up including their tents and families.

Someone ran up to Moses. " Moses, your sister is dying".

He ran to her tent. She was on her deathbed. She opened her eyes and blessed him and Aaron. She died in her brother's arms.

Moses prayed to God often for water. The people always grumbled over it. God instructed Moses to speak to a rock and water would pour out. Moses was tired and forgot to speak to it first. Moses knew right away that he had disobeyed God.

After putting his garments on his son Eleazar, Aaron died.

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