Category: Daily Devotional

Scripture Exodus 5:2 Pharaoh said, “Who is the LORD, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD and I will not let Israel go.”

Observation: There are so many people that don’t know God or choose to ignore Him. We have been given a commission to tell others of the gospel and our God. If Pharaoh only knew about our heavenly Father things would have gone different for him. The same with others if we don’t introduce others to God there life will be totally different for all eternity.

Application: I need to speak out to others about my Lord and savior. I need to get over any embarrassment and fear and tell others about His saving grace and the only way to get to heaven. I need to live as if I’m the only chance for some to come to His grace. I need to be an example of a good Christian and represent Jesus the best I can.

Prayer: My Lord put the words in my mouth that I will proclaim the truth, give me courage, strength and wisdom to do and say what you desire. Use me each day to put you first and represent you to others in a way that will bring them to you.

Scripture: Exodus 4:10 Moses said to the LORD, “O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”

Observation: That is me making excuses to God explaining why I can’t do something. God has given me talents and gifts and a purpose to fulfill in my life yet because of freewill I can talk myself out of doing it. I forget I am talking to God the all-knowing creator and still believe I can talk him out of wanting me to do something. My real excuse is that I’m lazy and I’m telling my heavenly Father I don’t trust Him. If I believe God is who He says He is then why wouldn’t I jump at each opportunity to serve Him, instead of making excuses and serving myself.

Application: No more excuses. God has opened up several doors for me and I need to take the time and do what He calls me to do. He is opening doors for my testimony and I still have to make the commitment to write to other churches to share. He is opening doors for the CIA ministry and yet I need to be diligent in following through with every opportunity.

Prayer: My Lord I believe, help my unbelief. Change that part in my mind and heart that holds me back from doing your will completely. Take this laziness away and give me the perseverance to follow the path you want me on. Help me trust you with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge you and that you will make my path straight.

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.

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.

Scripture: Exodus 1: [17] The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live.

Observation: Most of my life was spent in fear. I feared my parents, teachers, other children, the dark, amusement rides and so much more, but never thought of God. As I grew up I was afraid of my bosses, losing my job, not having enough money and other people. Most of my life was spent in some type of fear. I didn’t think of being afraid of God so I wasn’t afraid of doing wrong things, but times have changed. I fear my God and because of that I try to do things that honor Him and not myself. I fear God because I love Him and He deserves my best so when I fear Him He is upper most in my thoughts.

Application: I need to always have that reverent fear for my heavenly Father so when I see situations I will act according to His will and not mine. I fear of doing something wrong and that’s alright because it keeps me focused on what I should be doing. I’m not afraid of my God, but I do fear Him, because He is the most important thing in my life.

Prayer: My Lord I humbly bow down before you. I may fear you , but I also trust you with everything that I am. Continue to put a fear in my spirit so that I may stay on the right path, the path that leads to you.

Scripture: Genesis 50:[20] You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

Observation: God always has good intentions and He fulfills them. Most of the time we don’t know what God is doing in our lives and that’s okay, but we do need to trust Him, knowing whatever it is will be for our own good. If we would stop long enough when something bad is happening to us instead of feeling afraid, we look to God for His purpose and commit totally to His grace and mercy we will be able to see it. I never knew why I suffered so with depression, but that’s all I thought about was me, but God is using what I went through to help others. I’m useful now where before I couldn’t understand why I even existed.

Application: I need to continue to use the testimony God has given me and look at others through the eyes of God who loves them. Whenever anything happens in my life pray in private and ask God for wisdom to use it for His glory. Realize I am owned and loved by the creator of everything and He will use me for His purpose, not mine. There is nothing greater than to be used by God,.

Prayer: My Lord, thank you for loving me so much, that you wouldn’t give up on this sinner. I thank you for the way you are using me and I ask that you use me to glorify your name. I’m here to serve and use the testimony you have blessed me with. May I make a difference and multiply the talents you have trusted me with. I love you so much, help me show you.

Scripture: Genesis 49:24 But his bow remained steady,
his strong arms stayed limber,
because of the hand of the Mighty One of Jacob,
because of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,

Observation: Sometimes I wonder how I made it through this far in my life with all that I had tried to do to end it. I can’t believe some of the things that I accomplished and lives I was able to touch. I have no great abilities and by nature I’m very selfish yet God has used me. The answer is in this scripture, I didn’t do it but it was because of God the mighty One, because of my Sheppard and savior.

Application: Any time I do anything I need to give the glory to God and whenever I go out to do something I need to ask God for direction, realizing I can’t do anything on my own. If I go out to accomplish anything I need to be walking along side my Lord to make sure it is successful. I can do nothing apart from God, but I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Prayer: My Lord be with me each day and direct my steps. Show me the things you desire of me and do them through your servant. May I touch the lives of others and may I say the things you want me to say that I may bring others closer to you. I love you Lord and I’m fully dependent of you.