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10-2-2018 – Personal History – Exodus 12:38 makes a simple statement of fact; “a mixed multitude went out with them.” The text indicates that a large group of non-Israelites left Egypt with Israel. Ever wondered why? I have an opinion. This group had witnessed the power of the Lord nine times, no doubt some were even first born who had taken refuge in the homes of the Jews and their life saved.

You see they had witnessed the power of the God of Israel, and they wanted to give their allegiance to Him. Egypt had been decimated by this God, He was now their God.

I think there are a couple of lesson here for us. First if you reflect back are you able to count the number of miraculous interventions the Lord has made in your life? Situations that you know beyond a shadow of a doubt the God did that for you. None? One? A dozen? More? Ever tell anyone about them?

Because we do not share these miracles we find it difficult to convince, children, relatives, friends, even enemies of just how powerful the God is that we serve.

It seems to me that there is a special place in God’s word just meant for these testimonies. In my bible it’s located at Psalm 136. Here the Lord is listing a host of interventions He has made for Israel, and also for all of His creatures.

It is a perfect place for my own list of miracles. One day my children and maybe grandchildren will come across the list.

It starts all most from the day of my birth. A twin, premature, hardly breathing. That is just the beginning. Shortly thereafter he saved my eyes. If He had not, then years later I would not have been able to join the military, and thereafter the police force.

I still clearly remember the day I ask the Lord to allow me to marry my wife, Mary. I had just met her, a miracle in itself. His answer was Matthew 7:7.

One event after another graces the page. Graduating with a four year degree in two and half years, with honors!! Me who could hardly pass high school. Or the huge one rescued me from bondage. If that is not enough then to testify about the numerous times he protected me from dangerous situation where my very life was threatened.

Nor does it stop there. He has given me honorable children who love and serve Him. He gave me a name, He did these things how can I but testify to the world His gracious deeds.

But the real point is this. We look around and try to tell others to serve Him and they turn their backs, or do not want to hear it. I think the reason is we do not have personal stories to tell them what the Lord has done for us. Or we are fearful that others will laugh at us or tell us God stopped doing miracles 2000 years ago.

He did not. We just have stopped asking Him for them. So what has your God done for you?