The resources God has given us to live a thriving life are His Word, Spirit, and People.
Read God’s Word:
Exodus 14-18
Act 2: God’s Covenant People
Scene 2: Deliverance: God rescues his people.
Background Information: Exodus 14-18
Over and over God’s purpose is that Egypt would know that he is God. The Exodus is full of human sin and suffering, as well as God’s rescue and redemption. There is mystery in it, like there was in Job’s life, but God is working his complex plans to his own ends. See how quickly the people begin to grumble as they reframe the past in overly positive ways? We can be guilty of their sin of amnesia as they continually said to God, “Yes, but what have you done for me today?” When Israel went to battle, Moses raised his staff. It had no military value, but it served to remind them that God’s hand was protecting them. Everything about the Exodus was training Israel to trust. Moses sang a song of redemption after their escape from Egypt. “The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.” How much more should we sing a continual song of thanksgiving, now that Christ has become our salvation?
Pray:
Praise God for…
Thank God for…
Confess your sins to God
Pray for the SuperChurch age and River Next kids at River. Pray for those who have not been born again to turn to Christ. Pray that as adults in the church grow in their love for the Bible, it would encourage our children to have a love for the Bible as well.
Ask God for… (what else concerns you?)
Reflect:
Write down one passage of scripture that stood out to you today.
Write down why this passage stood out to you.
Engage Community:
Text or call someone now and tell them…
– What you are praying for.
– What stood out from God’s word today.