January 14 – Devotional

Scripture Reading: Exodus 16:1-26

Key Verses: The Lord spoke to Moses, “I’ve heard the complaints of the Israelites.
Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat. And in the morning, you will have your fill of bread. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.” – Exodus 16:11-12, CEB

Is the glass half empty, or is it half full? The question is as old as the ages. The Israelites had reason for great joy; they were free from bondage and on their way to the Promised Land. However, instead of rejoicing, they complained to Moses that they would be better off back in Egypt as slaves, where they had plenty of food to eat. Reading this story today, we can easily criticize the attitude of the Israelites, but was their attitude much different than ours? Do we cling to the First Houston United Methodist Church of years past, or are we willing to trust that God’s plan for our church’s future is brighter than its past?

Pray:

• How has God provided for First Houston United Methodist Church in the past? How do you see God providing for our church today and into the future?
• How does focusing on abundance, the resources we have, rather than scarcity, what we want but do not have, change the way you see God and our church?

Listen: With open eyes, ears, and heart, listen for God to speak to you now and throughout the day.

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