Wandering By Divine Design
on August 17th, 2021
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, "If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt." So God led the people around by the desert road toward the Red Sea. . . . By day the LORD went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire t... Read More
The Protective Power of the Blood
on August 16th, 2021
"On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt." . . . At midnight the LORD struck down all the firstborn ... Read More
God Makes A Distinction
on August 15th, 2021
So Moses said, "This is what the LORD says: 'About midnight I will go throughout Egypt. Every firstborn son in Egypt will die, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn son of the female slave, who is at her hand mill, and all the firstborn of the cattle as well.There will be loud wailing throughout Egypt -- worse than there has ever been or ever will be again. Bu... Read More
Praising the Lord, Morning and Night
on August 14th, 2021
It is good to praise the LORD, and make music in your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.For you make me glad by your deeds, LORD; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.How great are your works, LORD, how profound your thoughts!Psalm 92:1-5 Lord:As I reflect on the gift of li... Read More
Discouragement: When The Going Gets Tough
on August 13th, 2021
Therefore, say to the Israelites: 'I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. I will free you from being slaves to them . . . I will take you as my own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. And I will bring you to the land I swore with uplifted hand to give to Abr... Read More
God Is A Covenant-Keeper
on August 12th, 2021
Moses returned to the LORD and said, "Why, LORD, why have you brought trouble on this people? Is this why you sent me? Ever since I went to Pharaoh to speak in your name, he has brought trouble on this people, and you have not rescued your people at all."Then the LORD said to Moses, "Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty right hand he will let them go . . . I am the LO... Read More