The Promised Land
by Leonard J. Roos

When the Israelites heard that God was going to take them to the
promised land they were excited as I'm sure you would be too. The
road to the promised land however turned out not to be, what they
expected. They expected to be taken there speedily and in
comfort, but instead the road took them through the desert and
they endured all kinds of hardships.

Food was scarce and so was water, yet there wasn't a single night
they went to bed without having eaten or having quenched their
thirst. God provided in their needs in miraculous ways.

But the people of God were not happy and started to long back to
their life in Egypt. Even though they were slaves, food was
widely available and they could eat and drink whenever they
pleased. They wanted to get to the promised land as soon as
possible and didn't see the need to go through all the trouble.

Although the Israelites didn't realise it then, the difficulties
they went through had a purpose. It was preparing them for the
promised land. We always think of ourselves as "right" and ready
for whatever life wants to give us, but the truth is, most of the
time we are not. And it is only when we are put in a pressure
cooker, if you will, that our true character is formed.

And even though we don't like this process when we go through it,
we are always glad afterwards. Because hindsight gives us the
benefit of looking back from our destination and seeing which was
the best route.

The story I portrayed happened a long time ago, but is still
relevant today. The promise of a land of milk and honey is as
real and as appealing to us today as it was for the Israelites.
But just as the route of the Bible went through the desert, our
route also sometimes go through the desert.

In order to get to the promised land, we sometimes have to endure
hardships and make sacrifices, which in the end becomes
worthwhile.

There is the well-known saying, "easy come, easy go." We all know
people who gained instant wealth, and lost it just as instantly.
Why is this? Because they were not prepared. Lasting wealth and
happiness takes time and effort. Most people in the world are
not happy where they are, but choose to remain there because they
want the easy life.

Leonard Roos is the author of "How to Unlock the Awesome Power
of Success," a step by step success manual. He has touched and
helped change the lives of many through his work. Visit his website
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