In a world where tolerance, acceptance and inclusion are the order of the day, today’s chapter is the first record from our ancient past where the underdog majority stand out as distinct…
READ EXODUS 8 Make notes, if you’d like, of what stands out for you. Feel free to use the “Leave a Comment” box below to also write some of your thoughts.
A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:
Understanding the ecology of Africa, one could argue that a change in the waterways may have enhanced the frog’s breeding ability. But sudden increase in numbers pushed them onto the land which then had an effect on the gnat population. When the frogs died and were piled up in heaps – such that the land reeked of them [v13-14] – the flies came out in, in full force.
What’s weird in the Creator God’s story, however, is that He makes a distinction between the underdog slave population and that of the wealthy minority. [v22] But being distinct isn’t just about being distinctive or noticeable. Nor is it just about being clear and definite in one’s approach, behaviour or outlook. It’s about being completely different such that we’re separate. Many will aspire to being distinct within a crowd, but very few will want to live with this full definition even if this means being apart from the group. HIStory is about the Creator wanting a family for Himself, a distinct group of “called out ones” who’ll be in need of needing Him…
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But what about your thoughts – can you tell me what today’s “breadcrumb” is? Leave a note in the “Comments” box below to tell me what you think of today’s chapter.
Wanting to connect with your Father God who care for His children? The rest of this webpage uses Jesus’ own prayer to help….[a]
THE LORD’S PRAYER:
1. Praise: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your Kingdom come! Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven …”
I want to give thanks in all circumstances; for this, Lord, is Your will for me. [1 Thessalonians 5:18]
2. Ask: “…Give us today our daily bread…”
The World: Use the link to pray for Europe[b]
Your Country: Local Gospel Ministries
Yourself: Ability to Choose Right Living
Your concerns for today
Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry for help come to You. [Psalm 102:1]
3. Admit: “…Forgive us our sin as we forgive those who sin against us…”
I’ve refused to listen and I’ve failed to remember the miracles You performed. I’ve became stiff-necked and wanting to return to my life of slavery. But You, Father, are a forgiving God, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love. You’ve not deserted me. [Nehemiah 9:17]
4. Protect: “…Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.”
In repentance and rest is Your salvation, Father God. In quietness and trust is Your strength. [Isaiah 30:15]
“For Yours Lord is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory now and forever. Amen!”
When Jesus was questioned, tested, tricked or in His hour of great need, He always spoke things that were previously written in God’s Word.[c] Following these memory verses from ten topics, will help you learn 52 verses from the bible in a year! THIS WEEK’S MEMORY VERSE: Topic = The Creator’s Will
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” [Proverbs 3:5-6]
[a] Matthew 6:5-15
[b] http://www.operationworld.org/region/europe/owtext.html
[c] Matthew 4:4,6,7,10; 11:10; 21:13; and 26:24,31