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December 1, 2023
Morning Scripture
“Then, as they came out from Pharaoh, they met Moses and Aaron who stood there to meet them. And they said to them, “Let the Lord look on you and judge, because you have made us abhorrent in the sight of Pharaoh and in the sight of his servants, to put a sword in their hand to kill us.” So Moses returned to the Lord and said, “Lord, why have You brought trouble on this people? Why is it You have sent me? For since I came to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, he has done evil to this people; neither have You delivered Your people at all.””
Exodus 5:20-23 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/exo.5.20-23.NKJV
“The foremen said to them, “May the Lord judge and punish you for making us stink before Pharaoh and his officials. You have put a sword into their hands, an excuse to kill us!” Then Moses went back to the Lord and protested, “Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!””
Exodus 5:21-23 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/exo.5.23.NLT
Exodus 5:20-23 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/exo.5.20-23.NKJV
“The foremen said to them, “May the Lord judge and punish you for making us stink before Pharaoh and his officials. You have put a sword into their hands, an excuse to kill us!” Then Moses went back to the Lord and protested, “Why have you brought all this trouble on your own people, Lord? Why did you send me? Ever since I came to Pharaoh as your spokesman, he has been even more brutal to your people. And you have done nothing to rescue them!””
Exodus 5:21-23 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/exo.5.23.NLT
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, help us to stop playing the blame game when things do not happen the way we anticipated. Help us to see truly what is the cause so that we do not tear each other apart along the way. Remind us to keep our eyes on the prize. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. Amen. Amen.
Monday, November 27, 2023
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Morning Scripture
“Then the king of Egypt said to them, “Moses and Aaron, why do you take the people from their work? Get back to your labor.” And Pharaoh said, “Look, the people of the land are many now, and you make them rest from their labor!” So the same day Pharaoh commanded the taskmasters of the people and their officers, saying, “You shall no longer give the people straw to make brick as before. Let them go and gather straw for themselves.” Exodus 5:4-7 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/exo.5.4-7.NKJV “Pharaoh replied, “Moses and Aaron, why are you distracting the people from their tasks? Get back to work! Look, there are many of your people in the land, and you are stopping them from their work.” That same day Pharaoh sent this order to the Egyptian slave drivers and the Israelite foremen: “Do not supply any more straw for making bricks. Make the people get it themselves!” Exodus 5:4-7 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/exo.5.4-7.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, forgive us. Sometimes when we hear things we don’t want to hear or know, we lean in further. We double-down. Father, help us to hear truth, to be willing to change, or be willing to stop and evaluate ourselves. Lord, we miss so much when we refuse to heed your call. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. |
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Morning Scripture
“And you shall lay on them the quota of bricks which they made before. You shall not reduce it. For they are idle; therefore they cry out, saying, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to our God.’ Let more work be laid on the men, that they may labor in it, and let them not regard false words.” And the taskmasters of the people and their officers went out and spoke to the people, saying, “Thus says Pharaoh: ‘I will not give you straw. Go, get yourselves straw where you can find it; yet none of your work will be reduced.’ ”” Exodus 5:8-11 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/exo.5.8-11.NKJV “But still require them to make the same number of bricks as before. Don’t reduce the quota. They are lazy. That’s why they are crying out, ‘Let us go and offer sacrifices to our God.’ Load them down with more work. Make them sweat! That will teach them to listen to lies!” So the slave drivers and foremen went out and told the people: “This is what Pharaoh says: I will not provide any more straw for you. Go and get it yourselves. Find it wherever you can. But you must produce just as many bricks as before!”” Exodus 5:8-11 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/exo.5.10-11.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, grant us strength and courage to continue. Father, so often when you promise us more, life pivots and begins to make us sweat. Life wants us to believe that we are not worthy or able to see the fruits of your promise. Glory to your name, because you also promised that you are always with us. Thank you, Lord, and bolster our faith as we hold onto Your promises. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. |
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Morning Scripture
“So the people were scattered abroad throughout all the land of Egypt to gather stubble instead of straw. And the taskmasters forced them to hurry, saying, “Fulfill your work, your daily quota, as when there was straw.” Also the officers of the children of Israel, whom Pharaoh’s taskmasters had set over them, were beaten and were asked, “Why have you not fulfilled your task in making brick both yesterday and today, as before?” Then the officers of the children of Israel came and cried out to Pharaoh, saying, “Why are you dealing thus with your servants? There is no straw given to your servants, and they say to us, ‘Make brick!’ And indeed your servants are beaten, but the fault is in your own people.”” Exodus 5:12-16 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/exo.5.12-16.NKJV “So the people scattered throughout the land of Egypt in search of stubble to use as straw. Meanwhile, the Egyptian slave drivers continued to push hard. “Meet your daily quota of bricks, just as you did when we provided you with straw!” they demanded. Then they whipped the Israelite foremen they had put in charge of the work crews. “Why haven’t you met your quotas either yesterday or today?” they demanded. So the Israelite foremen went to Pharaoh and pleaded with him. “Please don’t treat your servants like this,” they begged. “We are given no straw, but the slave drivers still demand, ‘Make bricks!’ We are being beaten, but it isn’t our fault! Your own people are to blame!”” Exodus 5:12-16 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/exo.5.12-16.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, thank you for this example to work hard to try to fulfill the requests of our superior. Father, so often we make judgements about what is asked of us and we make our own decisions. Thank you for your patience as we navigate obedience. Thank you also, Father, for the example that teaches us to speak truth to authority, even when we could be at risk. Thank you, Lord, for these examples of courage. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen Morning. Walk with me for a moment. I know that the children of Israel were under duress. However, what came to me as I was reading the scripture is that so often when we feel mistreated we quit. Sometimes we need to walk it out to see the fulfillment of the promise in the end. Hmmm. and Amen. |
Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Morning Scripture
“But he said, “You are idle! Idle! Therefore you say, ‘Let us go and sacrifice to the Lord.’ Therefore go now and work; for no straw shall be given you, yet you shall deliver the quota of bricks.” And the officers of the children of Israel saw that they were in trouble after it was said, “You shall not reduce any bricks from your daily quota.” Then, as they came out from Pharaoh, they met Moses and Aaron who stood there to meet them.” Exodus 5:17-20 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/exo.5.17-20.NKJV “But Pharaoh shouted, “You’re just lazy! Lazy! That’s why you’re saying, ‘Let us go and offer sacrifices to the Lord.’ Now get back to work! No straw will be given to you, but you must still produce the full quota of bricks.” The Israelite foremen could see that they were in serious trouble when they were told, “You must not reduce the number of bricks you make each day.” As they left Pharaoh’s court, they confronted Moses and Aaron, who were waiting outside for them.” Exodus 5:17-20 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/exo.5.17-20.NLT |
Morning Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for all things. Father, we ask for strength when our circumstances turn suddenly around us. Grant us patience to see beyond the struggle and remember the promise. Father, very often when we choose a different path, there are obstacles that stand in our way. Help us to see them for what they are and help us to keep pressing on. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. |
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