Today’s Theme for Prayer – God Chooses to Make Me
Exod 3:4-10
When the LORD saw that he had turned aside to look, God called out to him from the bush: Moses! Moses! He answered, “Here I am.” God said: Do not come near! Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. I am the God of your father,* he continued, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. But the LORD said: I have witnessed the affliction of my people in Egypt and have heard their cry against their taskmasters, so I know well what they are suffering. Therefore I have come down to rescue them from the power of the Egyptians and lead them up from that land into a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey, the country of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Girgashites, the Hivites and the Jebusites. Now indeed the outcry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen how the Egyptians are oppressing them. Now, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.
Grace Prayed For
Courage to Follow: Moses was called to lead the Israelites on a daunting journey. Pray for the grace of courage to follow God’s call in your own life, even when it requires stepping outside your comfort zone or facing the unknown.
He Knows My Suffering
Imagine the Israelites, exhausted and despairing under the brutal weight of Egyptian slavery. Their cries rise to the heavens, a symphony of suffering and longing for freedom. And God hears. He sees their pain, their struggle, their desperate hope for deliverance. This passage in Exodus isn’t just a historical account; it’s a love story. It reveals a God who is intimately involved in the lives of His people, a God who not only sees their suffering but knows it intimately. He doesn’t observe from a distance; He enters into their pain.
Think about that for a moment. The Creator of the universe, the Almighty God, is moved by the cries of His people. He is not indifferent to their plight. He comes down to rescue them, to liberate them from their chains, both physical and spiritual.
This passage invites us to consider our own relationship with God. Are we aware of His constant presence in our lives? Do we believe that He sees our struggles, hears our cries, and knows the depths of our suffering?
This intimate knowledge is not just about awareness; it’s about empathy. God understands our pain because He has chosen to be with us in it. He doesn’t offer empty platitudes or distant promises. He offers Himself.
The Exodus story is a powerful reminder that God is a God of liberation. He breaks the chains of oppression, leads us out of darkness, and guides us towards a land of promise. This promise isn’t just about a physical destination; it’s about a life of freedom and abundance in Him.
But this journey requires trust. Just as Moses was called to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, we are called to follow God’s lead in our own lives. This requires letting go of our fears, surrendering our doubts, and stepping out in faith.
As you reflect on this passage, consider where you might be feeling enslaved – by fear, anxiety, addiction, or sin. Remember that God sees your struggle, hears your cry, and knows your suffering. He is calling you to freedom. He is inviting you to trust Him and follow Him on the journey to the promised land, a land flowing with milk and honey, a land of true freedom and life in Him.
Take a moment to pray: “Lord, help me to trust in your loving presence, especially when I feel lost and overwhelmed. Open my heart to your liberating power and guide me towards the fullness of life you have promised.”
Growing in Intimacy with Jesus
Experiencing God’s Love: The Exodus story is a testament to God’s unwavering love for His people. He doesn’t abandon them in their suffering but actively intervenes to bring them to freedom. This same love is expressed through Jesus, who willingly sacrificed Himself to redeem humanity from sin and death. Reflecting on God’s loving actions in Exodus can deepen your understanding of the depth and breadth of Christ’s love for you.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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