Take a Hike!

Do you remember the "Be Like Mike" Gatorade commercials in the 1990's; touting that drinking Gatorade would help you be "like Mike"? In last Sunday's Message, we talked about a Bible character that we might want to be like. His name is Nahshon. And while there is no catchy jingle to encourage us to be like Nahshon, by his stepping out in faith, he changed the future of a nation! The funny thing is, when we learn about the "fathers and mothers" of our faith, Nahshon isn't mentioned. In fact, he is not a standout guy in the Hebrew scriptures. But, his was a name that was on the Israelites' tongues when they discussed the parting of the Red Sea, their salvation as Pharoah's army tried to chase them down and their victory on the path toward the Promised Land. According to Rabbinic tradition and the midrash, Nashon was the one, once Moses raised his staff and the Red Sea waters began to vigorously stir, that stepped out into the water, ankle-deep, then knees, waist, shoulders and neck. To the point of near drowning Nahshon believed God would make a way through the sea. And God did, in response to Nahshon's faith. Whether it's on a harrowing cliff or on the sands of the sea or just having enough faith to walk through the church doors on Sunday. Let's step our in faith. Let's be like Nahshon. And God will do the rest. See you in church this coming Sunday, August 4th when we continue our "Summer Vacation" series with "Surfing USA." Mike Garrett will be our guest and we have a wonderful Luau after service catered by Nalu's.