Day: June 5, 2020

God Delivers Israel From Suffering

During the 400 years since the close
of Genesis, the descendants of the
patriarchal family have experienced
both good news and bad news.
They have grown into a nation
numbering several millions. But
they have become oppressed slaves
in the land of Egypt. 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, as well as the
importance of national worship.

During this week we learn several
lessons to position ourselves in
order to encounter His presence.
On Monday, we learn with Moses in
the Burning Bush Experience of Ex3
to Trust God the All Sufficient One.
On Tuesday, we learn from Passover
Experience of Exo 12 to be Grateful
to Christ Jesus our Passover Lamb.
On Wednesday, we learn from the
Red Sea Experience in Exodus 14
to Trust God by Taking Action.
On Thursday, we learn from Behind
Rock Experience in Exodus 33-34
to Seek God’s Friendly Presence.
On Friday, we learn from Following
Cloud Experience in Exodus 40
to Follow God’s timing & direction.

Friends, God is working more
mightily these days than ever.
He is breaking down barriers to
the gospel message and is calling
people to join Him in His work.
Let’s together learn to position
ourselves to encounter His presence.
And I pray you will be responsive
to Him in this season of last days.
May the grace, joy & peace of God
be yours thro Christ our Lord. Amen

Following Cloud Experience (Jun 5)

The book of Exodus closes with
the record of how the tabernacle
& priestly garments are completed
exactly as God had instructed.
The people donated the materials,
chosen artisans do the work, Moses
inspects finished product and Aaron
with sons are anointed for service.
Finally God declares His satisfaction
by filling the tent with His glory.
And for the next 480 years the
tabernacle will remain the focal
point of the nation’s worship.

Lord, we purpose to Follow You:
Moses proceeded to do everything
as the Lord had commanded(40:16)
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 (Exo 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 You want us to ask & wait; and
wait some more until we’ve heard.
Lord, grant us 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
with or without my awareness of it.
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.