Month: July 2022

God Is Concerned About Us

Scripture: Exodus 3:7 The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the misery of my people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their slave drivers, and I am concerned about their suffering.

Observation: I wonder why God, the Creator of all things would be concerned about us. For the most part we’re not concerned about Him or His people. God knew what kind of people the Israelites were, a rebellions and stiff neck people and yet He was concerned about their hardships and was going to do something about it. He wasn’t just going to free them of their hardship, but He was going to lead them into a land flowing with milk and honey and give them a parting gift from the Egyptians.

Application: I know God is concerned about me and He shows me each day, but He goes beyond just a simple blessing, he gives me His best and that is what I should be doing for Him. God is concerned about me and I should be more concerned about Him, He should be my top priority at all times. Before I do something I need to ask myself how this effects what God wants for me and that should decide whether I do it or not.

Prayer: My Lord I don’t know why you love me so much, but I thank you and what to show you how much you mean to me. Show me what would please you and that my decisions would always be determined on what you have taught me. May this life glorify you. I love you Lord guide me each day.

Only Because I Was Caught

Scripture: Exodus 2:14 The man said, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and thought, “What I did must have become known.”

Observation: I know I’ve done a lot of things wrong, but was I sorry because I did them or because I was caught. I watch the news and there on trial will be someone who got caught doing a crime and sitting there telling the judge how sorry he was, but was he sorry for doing it or getting caught. As a Christian there is nothing we can get away with, because God catches us. We might get away with it from the world, but we know in our heart what we did was wrong and the Holy Spirit will convict us. We have someone much powerful than any judge to answer to.

Application: I need to know there is nothing sinful I can do and get away with. If I take something and that person never discovers it, that doesn’t mean I got away with anything. When I do something wrong I need to confess it to God right away and make any retribution to the person I might have wronged. Before I commit any sin I have already been caught and I need to be aware of that before I even attempt it.

Prayer: My Lord, my God and judge. You are always with me and know my every move. Guide me each day to be holy and the man you call me to be. Convict my spirit that my thoughts will be pure and of you and that I will live the rest of this life in honor to you.