Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Numbers 14:10b-11, 17-20
by: Grace Crouch.
As we entered the base of a lighthouse, headed for the beautiful view from the top, one of my kids looked up through the spiral stair case and decided that this was not his kind of adventure. Fear gripped him and he went into a full panic. I am ashamed to say that my first reaction was anger. This outing had come at a price that we could barely afford. I was embarrassed by his behavior and I resented that he would not even try. But, then I looked at this precious child and I was filled with compassion. God’s children are also quick to disobey, panic, and embarrass Him. Yet, He is slow to anger, full of lovingkindess, and forgives iniquity.