Scripture
So Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you . . .” (Exodus 24:13-14a)
Reflection
Of course, we know how that went! Not at all well! Moses was on the mountain of the Lord forty days, receiving the commandments. How long did the people wait before they got tired of waiting, going to Aaron, demanding, “Come, make gods for us, who shall go before us; as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has become of him” (32:1b)? The result of their impatience and fickle loyalties was the golden calf.
Forty days turned into forty years. Impatience and a rebellious spirit lead to discord, disloyalty, and despair.
As Christians, we are called upon to hold fast to the long view of God’s involvement in human history. The alternative is short-sightedness and golden calves of our own making.
Prayer
Gracious God, Give us patience, steadfastness, and forbearance as you work your will among us. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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