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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Exodus

This is a collection of devotional posts from the book of Exodus. Exodus describes the liberation of the descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob from slavery in Egypt. God brought them out of Egypt, through the sea, and to Mt Sinai. There he made a covenant with them, established the tabernacle and priesthood, and gave them the first of his laws.

God has not forgotten you

God Has Not Forgotten You – Exodus 2:23-25

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Does it seem sometimes like God has forgotten you? If you are his, you can rest assured that he will act on your behalf when the time is best.

Standing on holy ground

Standing on Holy Ground – Exodus 3:5

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What do you do when you come into God's presence? God told Moses to remove his shoes because he was standing on holy ground.

Working together with God

Working Together with God – Exodus 3:8-10

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God frequently calls on us to work together with him in what he is doing. He is the master craftsman teaching as he involves us in his work.

I will be with you

I Will Be With You – Exodus 3:12

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How often do we feel inadequate for the task God has given us? But, as God told Moses "I will be with you", so he will also be with us.

slow of speech

I Am Slow of Speech and Tongue – Exodus 4:10

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I can identify with Moses' excuse that he was slow of speech. But God can equip me to do whatever he calls on me to do. Including speak.

who is the Lord?

Who Is the Lord? – Exodus 5:2

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Who is the LORD? This is a question Pharoah asked, and many today still ask it. The best response I can give is a life lived for Him.

a pillar of cloud and fire

A Pillar of Cloud and Fire – Exodus 13:21-22

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As they traveled through the wilderness, Israel was led by a pillar of cloud and fire. Today, we are led by the Bible and the Holy Spirit.

trust in the Lord

Trust in the Lord – Exodus 14:31

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Do you trust in the Lord? It is easy to do when there are no problems in life. But do you also trust him when faced with challenges?

Lending a helping hand

Lend a Helping Hand to an Enemy – Exodus 23:4-5

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Our natural reaction is often to turn away from helping an enemy. But this passage instructs us to lend a helping hand to them.

Committed to Following the Lord

Committed to Following the Lord – Exodus 24:3

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How often do I fail in my daily commitment to follow the Lord? Too often! But he loves me anyway. And each day I start anew, seeking his way.

Waiting to Hear from God

Waiting to Hear from God – Exodus 24:15-16

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When you come before God in prayer, how long will you wait on him to hear from him? Will you, like Moses, wait as long as it takes?

The pattern of the tabernacle

The Pattern of the Tabernacle – Exodus 25:8-9

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Moses was instructed to build the Tabernacle according to a specific pattern. And each part of the tabernacle represents something greater.

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