Days 2-5
Genesis 17:1-Exodus 15:18
Important people that I read about were:
Genesis
- Abraham
- Sarah
- Melchizedek
- Ishmael
- Isaac
- Rachel
- Joseph
- Rebekah
- Esau
- Jacob
- Laban
- Leah
- Judah
Exodus:
- Moses
- Aaron
- Miriam
- Jethro
- Zipporah
Key Verses:
Genesis 50:20—You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.
Exodus 3:14— God replied to Moses, “I Am Who I Am. Say this to the people of
One of my favorite verses came from today’s (day 5) reading:
Exodus 14:13-14—But Moses told the people, “Don’t be afraid. Just stand still and watch the Lord rescue you today. The Egyptians you see today will never be seen again. The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”
When I read, “The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.” I gain a sense of promise. Even today when I may doubt what God has told me, I can read that scripture and be reassured that no matter what, God WILL fight for me. Sometimes the concept of; if God promised it, you better believe He’s gonna do it, is hard for some people to swallow. We get caught up in the “what ifs” (just like Moses did at first) to the point of where we forget what God is really capable of doing.
Moses is introduced to us in the book of Exodus and at first, God surprised me with how complicated the plan is for freeing the Israelites was. Then I read, “But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” Exodus 9:16. God told Moses and Aaron of each plaque that He would bring upon
Not only did I read about the favor that was on Moses and Aaron, but also on Joseph. Joseph was one of many boys and he was shown favor from his father (Jacob). Of course jealousy took over (most) of his brothers and they attempt to kill him, but Reuben steps in at his defense. Instead of being killed, Joseph is sold in
Throughout the reading the past 4 days, I have seen how deceit can come in and take over at times, but God is still the great I AM and proves himself to be faithful each time. And how marvelous is God’s favor with His people? God has precise, detailed plans for each of our lives. A lot of times we forget the plans God has for us because we are too busy questioning every thing He says. I am encouraged to abandon all fears of worry, doubt and the silent whisper of “what if.” I am ready to let God be in control of every aspect of my life. I want to hear from Him the amazing plan he has made just for me. I want to completely trust that whatever He says, he will do and in the end he will be glorified. Too many times I say, “You’re in control God,” but I don’t really allow him to have it ALL. I pray that I am able to let go a little easier and give God the trust he deserves.