January 3 – Devotional

Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:1-12

Key Verse: God said, “I’ll be with you. And this will show you that I’m the one who sent you. After you bring the people out of Egypt, you will come back here and worship God on this mountain.” – Exodus 3:12, CEB

Moses first encountered God in the form of a burning bush on Mount Horeb, and God told Moses that He was sending him to bring God’s people out of slavery in Egypt to Canaan, the Promised Land. Moses knew he was a wanted man in Egypt and questioned why God would send him. Instead of answering directly, God responded by telling Moses that the deliverance of Israel depended solely on the character and power of God, not on human strength or ability. Of interest is that the sign God promised would come after the fact; that is, the people would worship on Mount Horeb after Moses brought them out of Egypt. In this age of instant gratification, how willing are we to wait for confirmation that God is leading our church as we follow Him into the future?

Pray:

• • What enslaves our church today? How can we allow God to break those chains and set us free for joyful obedience and service?
  • How can we redirect our focus from “Egypt” to God’s will?
  • How do we trust that God is leading our church and acting on our behalf even when we cannot see the outcome today?

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

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