Today’s Reading: Exodus 6; Exodus 7; Exodus 8; Luke 23
Scripture: Exodus 6:6, 9
6 "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, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment...
9 Moses reported this to the Israelites, but they did not listen to him because of their discouragement and cruel bondage.
Observation: Moses has offered his bitter complaint to the Lord and the Lord responds with assurances that deliverance is indeed coming. When Moses reports this to the Israelites, they don't listen and they don't believe him.
Application: They are too discouraged to even hope that what Moses is saying is true. His previous statements have only resulted in the situation growing worse, so his credibility is shot. But God is faithful and it is so important to not lose faith in him. Even when things do not appear to support God's reliability, God is still reliable. But faith is required. Don't get discouraged. God will come through. Trust God, not the circumstances.
Prayer: Lord, I thank you that you are always reliable and faithful no matter what. Help us to keep your promises in mind and not allow negative circumstances to overcome our faith in you.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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