January 23, 2010
The trials we face are many times for our education—not punishment. (A note in Jane's Bible.)
After victoriously crossing the Red Sea, the Lord led them to Marah, where the water was bitter. They were on the exact path God put them on. He wasn't trying to punish them, He was trying to teach them to trust Him. Exodus 15:26 - "You must obey the Lord your God...I am the LORD who heals you."
After the teachable moment at Marah, God took them to Elim where there were 12 springs and 70 palm trees. An oasis—peace after the battle. Later, the people again grumbled about their circumstances. God provided for them manna in the morning, quail in the evening, and water from a rock.
Even in the desert times of our lives God provides what we need. Just what we need, when we need it. Our job? Trust and obey. Exodus 15:26 - "You must obey the LORD..."
Next Entry: Exodus 17:8 – 18:27
The trials we face are many times for our education—not punishment. (A note in Jane's Bible.)
After victoriously crossing the Red Sea, the Lord led them to Marah, where the water was bitter. They were on the exact path God put them on. He wasn't trying to punish them, He was trying to teach them to trust Him. Exodus 15:26 - "You must obey the Lord your God...I am the LORD who heals you."
After the teachable moment at Marah, God took them to Elim where there were 12 springs and 70 palm trees. An oasis—peace after the battle. Later, the people again grumbled about their circumstances. God provided for them manna in the morning, quail in the evening, and water from a rock.
Even in the desert times of our lives God provides what we need. Just what we need, when we need it. Our job? Trust and obey. Exodus 15:26 - "You must obey the LORD..."
Next Entry: Exodus 17:8 – 18:27
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