29 Aug 2019
Despite many signs and messages, the Jews did not believe that Jesus was the Messiah they had been waiting for. Their minds were fixed on a certain type of Saviour and therefore He did not match that expectation John 10:1-20. Their stubbornness stood in the way of their salvation.
28 Aug 2019
Our stubbornness can affect our vision and outlook on life. If God appeared to you and provoked your thinking, would you recognize Him? Would you be convinced by Him or would you remain fixated on your way of life? Gideon almost missed a great opportunity due to fear and stubbornness that had shaped his perception of who he was. Judges 6:11-18.
27 Aug 2019
In Deuteronomy 1:1-8, Moses spoke to the Israelites about their 40 year journey to the promised land and God’s purpose for them. I’m sure they knew what he was saying, but he emphasized it. The 50 year journey could have been covered in 11 days, but the stubbornness of the people caused the delay. They needed to experience God more and He needed to break their obstinacy. Is there a delay in your life that is being caused by your stubbornness?
26 Aug 2019
As we respond to God, may we experience Him on a day to day basis and thus know Him more and more. May we and our children not forget these experiences and may this cause the fear of God to grow in us increasingly so that we don’t take Him for granted Exodus 14:29-31.
23 Aug 2019
As we purpose to walk with God, there will be times when we will be forced to make adjustments in order to accomplish what God wants us to do, just like Exodus 4:19-20 states. Imagine what Moses had to go through as the Lord told him to go back to Egypt, where he had killed a man and fled. But the Lord is merciful for He ensured that all those who had wanted to revenge the death of their loved one were no longer alive to pursue Moses. Don’t fear, trust the Lord.
22 Aug 2019
So, why would God go to all the trouble of guiding Moses despite his doubt and the endless questions? Why the patience despite the anger expressed in Exodus 4:13-17? It is because of His love for His people. He is so loving. Never forget that, even when you feel that you are at your lowest level.
21 Aug 2019
Having made yourself available to God, He will show you what to do for Him. More often than not, your faith will be challenged and only faith and reassurance will help you overcome it. The same thing happened in Exodus 3:11-13, 4:1 & 10-13. The Lord chose you because He knows you are able to accomplish the task, obviously with His help.
20 Aug 2019
When you set purpose to respond to God’s call to partner with Him in service, He will reveal Himself and His purpose to you like He did in Exodus 3:2-8.
19 Aug 2019
Irrespective of the circumstances you may be going through, may you see God and get reassured. May He be gracious and reveal Himself to you so that you do not lose orientation nor feel lost. Others may not see what you see, but may that not distract you Hebrews 11:27.
16 Aug 2019
Our trust in God is key in this journey of faith. He put great passion in Moses from the beginning. This got him into trouble and forced him to flee to Midian. This isolation was a time of training and encountering God, before he was sent back to Egypt to deliver his people. Throughout this experience, he trusted God. Will you trust God to carry out His plan through you? Exodus 2:11 – 3:6.