The Israelites didn't enjoy being slaves in Egypt. They never stopped praying for deliverance or hoping their situation would change, but although they hated their condition they eventually became used to it. Over the years they adapted to the culture, learned to speak the language, and even developed a fondness for Egyptian food. But instead of simply adapting to their new situation, they adopted it---so much so that when God did deliver them it wasn't long before they were crying to go back to Egypt---back to the things that had brought them comfort.
Most of us can relate to the Israelites. At some point we have experienced "Egyptian" periods where we became slaves to stressful relationships, problems with children, financial struggles, or sin. And although we despised our bondage, we ended up retaining a fondness and craving for the very things that enslaved us---cravings that are opposite to the delights God has prepared for us. Like the Israelites, we crave leeks and onions even though we now live in a "milk-and-honey" land. No matter how hard we try, we'll never be able to make leeks and onions blend with milk and honey.
In Living a Milk-and-Honey Life, author Sharon Norris Elliott challenges us to come to grips with the leeks-and-onions issues in our lives. She helps us identify exactly where we are so that we can better understand how to get to the place God would have us go. Living a Milk-and-Honey Life will help you make the journey from bondage to deliverance and teach you to embrace God's cravings so you can fully enjoy the goodness & sweetness of a milk-and-honey life.
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Author: Sharon Norris Elliott
Located in: South Gate, CA
Submitted: April 17, 2006
Tell us a little about yourself. I am a Christian, a graduate of Biola
University, a full-time high school English
teacher, an author, a speaker, a wife, a mother,
and a friend. I absolutely love teaching the
Bible. It is also rewarding to teach other
writers at Christian writers' conferences like
Sandy Cove, Mount Hermon, and Glorieta, and to
teach other Christian speakers at CLASSeminars.
What was your motivation behind this project? My motivation behind this project began years
ago in a conversation with two of my friends
about how God had put up with us when we didn't
deserve it - much like He did with the
Israelites. I want my readers to understand that
God loves them and His word really can work in
their lives if they'll give it a chance.
What do you hope folks will gain from this project? I hope readers will find their way out of
their "discomfort" zones and into the place or
places where God wants them.
Who are your influences, sources of inspiration or favorite authors / artists? Other than God, my greatest sources of
inspiration in the past were my parents who
lived what they believed and always believed in
and supported me. Presently, my greatest sources
of inspiration are my husband, my sons, and my
family and friends. They all inspire me by the
authentic lives they live and that encourages me
to continue to be as authentic and transparent
as I can be.
Anything else you'd like readers / listeners to know: Check out www.MilkAndHoneyLife.com. That website
will introduce you to Milk & Honey Life
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