Exodus 16

Two fantastic lessons emerge from this chapter:

First, Who Are We to grumble against God? He is out Maker and our Savior!

Second, God gives to us each day exactly what we need. Each day is sufficient unto itself.

Exodus 15

vs 13, 17-18:
"In your unfailing love you will lead
the people you have redeemed.
in your strength you will guide them
to your holy dwelling.

You will bring them in and plant them
on the mountain of your inheritance-
the place, O Lord, you made for your dwelling,
the sanctuary, O lord, your hands established.
The Lord will reign
for ever and ever."

Amen.

Exodus 14

This chapter tells the story of one of the most awesome events of the Bible. God just parts the sea and the Israelites file through a passage with towering walls of water on either side. What an experience it must have been for them!!! But for God, it was just a simple thing to manipulate His creation. I am glad (oh so glad!) that the Creator is on my side and lays out my path. If only I could always remember to use God's forbearance and love to show His grace to others...

Exodus 13

God commands the Israelites to "redeem every firstborn among your sons." (vs. 13) I looked up the word "redeem"on dictionary.com and I still don't understand this statement...

Exodus 12

There is a lot in this chapter! I found interesting that God commanded the Israelites to eat the Passover meal, "with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand." (vs. 11) There is a foreshadowing of Christ's sacrifice in the Passover. When we accept that sacrifice we are called to be ready (as the Israelites are called to be ready here) to venture out into the great unknown armed with nothing but faith that God will provide for our needs. Hallelujah!

Exodus 11

How hard must Pharaoh's heart have been if he didn't believe the Lord would do what He swore He'd do? The Pharaoh had seen that God was true to His word, and yet Pharaoh gambled his son's life.