Day: January 14, 2024

Adoring God thru Thanks & Praise

The purpose of Exodus is to record
the events of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and development as
a nation. Exodus is thus the book
of redemption from bondage
to Pharaoh into a covenant
relationship with God. From Egypt
to Sinai, Israel learns of the
might and power of God and the importance of national worship.

On Monday, we learn from Ex 7
that All Sufficient God Meets Needs.
On Tuesday, we learn from Ex 9
that God Gives Purpose In Life.
On Wed, we learn from Ex 15
about Jehovah Rapha Our Healer.
On Thursday, we learn from Ex 17
that the Lord Covers & Protects.
On Friday, we learn from Ex 31
about the Lord who Sanctifies.
On Saturday, we learn from Ex 40
on Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah.

Let us humble ourselves and pray
and seek His face. Help us O God
be Christ’s disciples who adore You:
For All Sufficient God Meets Needs
and God Gives Purpose In Life;
For Jehovah Rapha is our healer,
and the Lord Covers and Protects;
For the Lord Sanctfies us and
the Great Jehovah Guides us.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.

Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah
(God Shows the Direction)

The Welsh hymnwriter William
Williams (1717-1791) compared
the Christian life to the Israelites’
trek through the wilderness.
We may not know the route
by which God is leading us, but
we humbly count on His guidance.
For 43 years William preached
and sang throughout Wales.
And according to one writer,
William sang Wales into piety.

Lord, we purpose to Follow You:
Then the Lord spoke to Moses…
On the first day of the first month
you shall set up the tabernacle of
the tent of the meeting (Ex 40:1-2)
Then you shall bring Aaron and his
sons to the door of the tabernacle
and wash them with water…
Moses proceeded to do
everything as the Lord
had commanded(12-16).
Then the cloud covered Tabernacle
and the glory of the Lord filled
the Tabernacle… Whenever the
cloud lifted from the Tabernacle,
the people of Israel would set
out on their journey, following it.
But if the cloud did not rise,
they remained where they were
until it lifted (Exodus 40:34-37).

Lord, we note when the Israelites
were following God in wilderness,
they waited until the cloud rose
and led them; sometimes long
beyond their own comfort level.
That isn’t easy to do, but it’s an
exercise of faith and listening.
God want us to ask and wait; and
wait some more until we’ve heard.
Grant us Lord the grace of faith
to wait upon You so that You will
renew our strength. In Jesus’ name.

Lord, tell me everything that
I need to know so that I can get
to Your work & eternal perspective.
Reveal destructive tendencies to
enable informed decision making.
Reveal the assignments so that
I can plan engagement strategy.
I am eager to understand the facts
and ensuing wisdom that will enable
me honour You with my life. Amen.

Lord, I submit my every step to
You; the one who is in controI.
I invite You to direct my path
preferably with my awareness.
Give me Lord understanding
when I need it; and give me
trust when I don’t understand.
Lead me into the land of promise
which You have designed for me.
In Jesus’ precious name. Amen.