Certitude. It is an unusual word and one that you do not hear used very often. It is defined as the feeling of being certain.
Building off the post from the other day, certitude is one of things we desire. When things become uncertain, many people become edgy and anxious. Things become unclear and people are quick to fly off the handle. People many times do not want change but they want more of the same. You can see that with the election that looms over the country, there is a sense of uncertainty in the air which is seen in the financial markets.
The children of Israel knew what it was like in Egypt and living in slavery. They might not of liked it but it was familiar and they wanted to go back to it. I can say I understand where they are coming from. There are times in life that I just want to go back to familiar rather than push through to the new. I do not go back because I understand that I miss out on so much of what God has in store for me when I return. I do not want to be a dog that returns to his vomit but I want to find some fresh new meat to eat.
I have the desire for certitude but I love the adventure that comes when things are fresh and new.
What about you? Do you ever desire to go back to the familiar rather than push through to the new?
