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July 26th, 2024
Exodus 16: 16-21
16The Lord has commanded that each of you is to gather as much of it as he needs, two quarts for each member of his household.”
17The Israelites did this, some gathering more, others less. 18 When they measured it, those who gathered much did not have too much, and those who gathered less did not have too little. Each had gathered just what he needed. 19Moses said to them, “No one is to keep any of it for tomorrow.” 20But some of them did not listen to Moses and saved part of it. The next morning it was full of worms and smelled rotten, and Moses was angry with them. 21Every morning each one gathered as much as he needed; and when the sun grew hot, what was left on the ground melted.
17The Israelites did this, some gathering more, others less. 18 When they measured it, those who gathered much did not have too much, and those who gathered less did not have too little. Each had gathered just what he needed. 19Moses said to them, “No one is to keep any of it for tomorrow.” 20But some of them did not listen to Moses and saved part of it. The next morning it was full of worms and smelled rotten, and Moses was angry with them. 21Every morning each one gathered as much as he needed; and when the sun grew hot, what was left on the ground melted.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.16.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, may we not let our fear of not having enough stand in the way of obeying your commands. Lord, we have faith and believe that you will provide us with what we need. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 25th, 2024
Exodus 16: 9-12
9Moses said to Aaron, “Tell the whole community to come and stand before the Lord, because he has heard their complaints.” 10As Aaron spoke to the whole community, they turned toward the desert, and suddenly the dazzling light of the Lord appeared in a cloud. 11The Lord said to Moses, 12“I have heard the complaints of the Israelites. Tell them that at twilight they will have meat to eat, and in the morning they will have all the bread they want. Then they will know that I, the Lord, am their God.”
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.16.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, thank you for showing the Israelites that you are a God of love and mercy by providing meat and bread for them. Lord, may they believe that you are their God. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 24th, 2024
Exodus 15: 22-25
Bitter Water
22Then Moses led the people of Israel away from the Red Sea into the desert of Shur. For three days they walked through the desert, but found no water. 23Then they came to a place called Marah, but the water there was so bitter that they could not drink it. That is why it was named Marah. 24The people complained to Moses and asked, “What are we going to drink?” 25 Moses prayed earnestly to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood, which he threw into the water; and the water became fit to drink.
22Then Moses led the people of Israel away from the Red Sea into the desert of Shur. For three days they walked through the desert, but found no water. 23Then they came to a place called Marah, but the water there was so bitter that they could not drink it. That is why it was named Marah. 24The people complained to Moses and asked, “What are we going to drink?” 25 Moses prayed earnestly to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood, which he threw into the water; and the water became fit to drink.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.15.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, sometimes when we're struggling we don't have as much faith in you as we should. Lord, thank you for answering Moses prayer asking you to give the Israelites suitable drinking water. Lord, thank you for the times we have struggled to get the basics of life, but you have provided for us. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 23rd, 2024
Exodus 15: 19-21
The Song of Miriam
19The Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground. But when the Egyptian chariots with their horses and drivers went into the sea, the Lord brought the water back, and it covered them.
20The prophet Miriam, Aaron's sister, took her tambourine, and all the women followed her, playing tambourines and dancing. 21Miriam sang for them:
“Sing to the Lord, because he has won a glorious victory;
he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.”
19The Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground. But when the Egyptian chariots with their horses and drivers went into the sea, the Lord brought the water back, and it covered them.
20The prophet Miriam, Aaron's sister, took her tambourine, and all the women followed her, playing tambourines and dancing. 21Miriam sang for them:
“Sing to the Lord, because he has won a glorious victory;
he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.”
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.15.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, it's wonderful that Aaron's sister, Miriam, was so overjoyed by you saving the Israelites from the Egyptians that she sang a song and played her tambourine. Lord, thank you for giving us different ways to express our emotions. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 22nd, 2024
Exodus 15: 1-3
The Song of Moses
1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:
“I will sing to the Lord, because he has won a glorious victory;
he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.
2 The Lord is my strong defender;
he is the one who has saved me.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father's God, and I will sing about his greatness.
3The Lord is a warrior;
the Lord is his name.
1 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord:
“I will sing to the Lord, because he has won a glorious victory;
he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.
2 The Lord is my strong defender;
he is the one who has saved me.
He is my God, and I will praise him,
my father's God, and I will sing about his greatness.
3The Lord is a warrior;
the Lord is his name.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.15.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, we stand in awe of all of your mighty deeds. Lord, thank you for all of our victories and blessings. Lord, you blessed the Israelites by saving them from the Egyptians. Lord, we will praise and honor you all the days of our lives. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 21st, 2024
Exodus 14: 26-31
26The Lord said to Moses, “Hold out your hand over the sea, and the water will come back over the Egyptians and their chariots and drivers.” 27So Moses held out his hand over the sea, and at daybreak the water returned to its normal level. The Egyptians tried to escape from the water, but the Lord threw them into the sea. 28The water returned and covered the chariots, the drivers, and all the Egyptian army that had followed the Israelites into the sea; not one of them was left. 29But the Israelites walked through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on both sides.
30On that day the Lord saved the people of Israel from the Egyptians, and the Israelites saw them lying dead on the seashore. 31When the Israelites saw the great power with which the Lord had defeated the Egyptians, they stood in awe of the Lord; and they had faith in the Lord and in his servant Moses.
30On that day the Lord saved the people of Israel from the Egyptians, and the Israelites saw them lying dead on the seashore. 31When the Israelites saw the great power with which the Lord had defeated the Egyptians, they stood in awe of the Lord; and they had faith in the Lord and in his servant Moses.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.14.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, we come to you thanking you for saving the Israelites from the Egyptians. Lord, thank you for all of the times you have led us to victory when we have had to conquer an uphill battle. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 20th, 2024
Exodus 14: 21-25
21Moses held out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east wind. It blew all night and turned the sea into dry land. The water was divided, 22 and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on both sides. 23The Egyptians pursued them and went after them into the sea with all their horses, chariots, and drivers. 24Just before dawn the Lord looked down from the pillar of fire and cloud at the Egyptian army and threw them into a panic. 25He made the wheels of their chariots get stuck, so that they moved with great difficulty. The Egyptians said, “The Lord is fighting for the Israelites against us. Let's get out of here!”
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.14.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, we come to you thanking you for all of the times that you have protected us from our enemies. Lord, thank you for your intervention in protecting the Israelites from the Egyptians. Lord we are thankful for all things, for you created them all. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 19th, 2024
Exodus 14: 5-13
5When the king of Egypt was told that the people had escaped, he and his officials changed their minds and said, “What have we done? We have let the Israelites escape, and we have lost them as our slaves!” 6The king got his war chariot and his army ready. 7He set out with all his chariots, including the six hundred finest, commanded by their officers. 8The Lord made the king stubborn, and he pursued the Israelites, who were leaving triumphantly. 9The Egyptian army, with all the horses, chariots, and drivers, pursued them and caught up with them where they were camped by the Red Sea near Pi Hahiroth and Baal Zephon.
10When the Israelites saw the king and his army marching against them, they were terrified and cried out to the Lord for help. 11They said to Moses, “Weren't there any graves in Egypt? Did you have to bring us out here in the desert to die? Look what you have done by bringing us out of Egypt! 12Didn't we tell you before we left that this would happen? We told you to leave us alone and let us go on being slaves of the Egyptians. It would be better to be slaves there than to die here in the desert.”
13Moses answered, “Don't be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the Lord will do to save you today; you will never see these Egyptians again.
10When the Israelites saw the king and his army marching against them, they were terrified and cried out to the Lord for help. 11They said to Moses, “Weren't there any graves in Egypt? Did you have to bring us out here in the desert to die? Look what you have done by bringing us out of Egypt! 12Didn't we tell you before we left that this would happen? We told you to leave us alone and let us go on being slaves of the Egyptians. It would be better to be slaves there than to die here in the desert.”
13Moses answered, “Don't be afraid! Stand your ground, and you will see what the Lord will do to save you today; you will never see these Egyptians again.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.14.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, we come to you asking you to be with us when we have to face things that terrify us. Lord, give us the courage to stand our ground. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 18th, 2024
Exodus 14: 1-4
Crossing the Red Sea
1Then the Lord said to Moses, 2“Tell the Israelites to turn back and camp in front of Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the Red Sea, near Baal Zephon. 3The king will think that the Israelites are wandering around in the country and are closed in by the desert. 4I will make him stubborn, and he will pursue you, and my victory over the king and his army will bring me honor. Then the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.” The Israelites did as they were told.
1Then the Lord said to Moses, 2“Tell the Israelites to turn back and camp in front of Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the Red Sea, near Baal Zephon. 3The king will think that the Israelites are wandering around in the country and are closed in by the desert. 4I will make him stubborn, and he will pursue you, and my victory over the king and his army will bring me honor. Then the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.” The Israelites did as they were told.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.14.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, may we obey your commands for you know what is best for us. Lord, you are all knowing, and you know what will happen to us before we know what will happen to us. Lord, may all people come to know and believe in you. Lord, we love and adore you. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.
July 17th, 2024
Exodus 13: 17-22
The Pillar of Cloud and the Pillar of Fire
17When the king of Egypt let the people go, God did not take them by the road that goes up the coast to Philistia, although it was the shortest way. God thought, “I do not want the people to change their minds and return to Egypt when they see that they are going to have to fight.” 18Instead, he led them in a roundabout way through the desert toward the Red Sea. The Israelites were armed for battle.
19 Moses took the body of Joseph with him, as Joseph had made the Israelites solemnly promise to do. Joseph had said, “When God rescues you, you must carry my body with you from this place.”
20The Israelites left Sukkoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the desert. 21During the day the Lord went in front of them in a pillar of cloud to show them the way, and during the night he went in front of them in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel night and day. 22 The pillar of cloud was always in front of the people during the day, and the pillar of fire at night.
17When the king of Egypt let the people go, God did not take them by the road that goes up the coast to Philistia, although it was the shortest way. God thought, “I do not want the people to change their minds and return to Egypt when they see that they are going to have to fight.” 18Instead, he led them in a roundabout way through the desert toward the Red Sea. The Israelites were armed for battle.
19 Moses took the body of Joseph with him, as Joseph had made the Israelites solemnly promise to do. Joseph had said, “When God rescues you, you must carry my body with you from this place.”
20The Israelites left Sukkoth and camped at Etham on the edge of the desert. 21During the day the Lord went in front of them in a pillar of cloud to show them the way, and during the night he went in front of them in a pillar of fire to give them light, so that they could travel night and day. 22 The pillar of cloud was always in front of the people during the day, and the pillar of fire at night.
https://www.bible.com/bible/69/EXO.13.GNTD
Morning Prayer
Dear God, we come to you thanking you for giving the Israelites the strength and guidance to continue on their journey out of Egypt. Lord, thank you for all the times that you have given us the strength and guidance to continue to carry on,even when it seemed like an uphill battle for us. We give honor, glory, and praise to your holy name. In Jesus name we pray, Amen.