The NEWS (Ex 20/ 70)

When I was a kid I hated mum and dad watching the NEWS.
It was dull.
It was boring.
It went too long.
And it wasn't "The Goodies".
I remember sneaking up to my parents bedroom and watching The Goodies or Monkey
on a small portable set they kept next to their bed.
It was the height of rebellion.
At least the height of what I could muster.
I guess I didn't have much of a clue how to rebel so this was pretty big.
I would race my li'l sis to get the best spot next to the bed.
The trick was to try and keep the noise down low enough so mum couldn't detect the deed in progress, but loud enough to hear.
'Cause you had to tell everyone at school the next day that you watched it.
Everyone's dad seemed to like the NEWS.
Few had two TV's in those days. *eyes roll to the back of my head*
Crikey I am getting old.
It's one of "those" talks tonight.

These days, I'm a NEWS nut.
I can hear the same arguments used today by my kids that I used to say to my parents.
It's dull.
It's boring.
It's too long.
It's not "The Simpsons".
But me I love it now.
The new ABC 24 hour NEWS channel is great.
I get regular update feeds through the internet.
I get twitchy if I miss the paper.
The little scrolly news tickers on the morning shows and the midday NEWS are probably the best invention.
Ever.

Just another sign I'm turning into my dad.
Sigh.
Maybe I should turn the Playstation on and play FIFA.

Exodus 20
The 10 commandments are given to the people.
They are unable to withstand the powerful voice of God.
Such power is used in speaking out the commandments.
The lightning, the thunder, the smoking mountain.
Who in their right mind would break the laws given with that sort of emphasis?
God certainly knows how to make a statement.
Or just another WWE Wrestling intro.

He commands a set of rules that are basic, but will encourage peaceful living is such a confined community.
Laws to bring peace and order, not dischord and resentment.
Practical.

This was probably Moses' scariest day in his life so far.
God had warned for the people not to come close.
He knew they wouldn't be able to deal with His forceful delivery.
The people knew it too.

"...don't let God talk to us or we will die."

I guess the impact God was hoping for was delivered.
I don't think anyone doubted Moses had been with God that day.