Every time I read the Exodus story and shake my head at the misguided choices of the Israelites in the wilderness, I am quickly reminded of how much my own story mirrors theirs. They had been rescued, redeemed, and abundantly blessed, yet no matter how much God showed Himself to…
God had wonderful things in store for His people when their freedom journey began, but it would take faith and obedience on their part. Would they depend on Him alone no matter what they faced? Would they trust God enough to be obedient even when things got tough? Right from…
Sometimes the oppression we feel when the enemy is at work is enough to paralyze us in fear. We can barely face our struggles and strongholds because they seem too overwhelming. The reality of our current situation is more than we can handle in our human strength. In those moments,…
When we pick back up in the Exodus story, the Israelites had gotten ready to go as the Lord had commanded. They had covered their doorposts with the blood of a spotless lamb as a sign for the death angel to Passover their home. God had made a distinction between…
Wouldn’t it be great if things just went the way we wanted them to? Especially when we step out in obedience to God, ready to finally get things right! Couldn’t it just be smooth sailing from here on out? But no… sometimes things seem to get worse before they get…