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Signs and Wonders at the First Passover?

Signs and Wonders at the First Passover?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acknowledge the books of Exodus and Joshua are true. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Around the world, people are about to celebrate Passover. This is a time for remembering how God delivered Israel from the hands of the Egyptians.

In Psalm 135:8-12 (ESV) we are reminded of the signs and wonders God did in Egypt.

“He (God) it was who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
both of man and of beast;
who in your midst, O Egypt,
sent signs and wonders
against Pharaoh and all his servants;
who struck down many nations
and killed mighty kings,
Sihon, king of the Amorites,
and Og, king of Bashan,
and all the kingdoms of Canaan,
and gave their land as a heritage,
a heritage to his people Israel.”

God brought the people out of Egypt and eventually into the Promised Land. Celebrate God’s power and glory both then and now. Give thanks.

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Praise The Name?

Praise The Name?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who praise the name of the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Synonyms for the word “praise” include “adulation,” “tribute,” and “acclaim.”

Psalm 135:1-3 (ESV) uses the word “praise” three times in the first verse.

“Praise the Lord!
Praise the name of the Lord,
give praise, O servants of the Lord,
who stand in the house of the Lord,
in the courts of the house of our God!
Praise the Lord, for the Lord is good;
sing to his name, for it is pleasant!”

If there ever was a time to praise God, these verses call his people to praise him.

If you are alone or with other believers, take time to realize the Lord is good. Sing praises to his name.

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Lift Up Your Hands?

Lift Up Your Hands?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who lift their hands to the holy place and bless the Lord. In Jesus’ name.

Available in many versions on YouTube, the song “Lifting Up Holy Hands” begins,

“I’m going to lift up holy hands in the presence of the Lord. Lift up holy hands in the presence of the Lord.”

1 Timothy 2:8 (ESV) says,

“Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or disputing.”

Psalm 134:1-3 (ESV) refers to lifting hands and offers praise and a blessing.

“Come, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord,
who stand by night in the house of the Lord!
Lift up your hands to the holy place
and bless the Lord!

May the Lord bless you from Zion,
he who made heaven and earth!”

Will you take a moment and lift your hands to the Most High God, and thank him for all he has done and continues to do. Bless you.

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Brothers Dwell in Unity?

Brothers Dwell in Unity?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Many people are suffering from broken relationships. Healing from the damage of a break can be difficult. The opposite is true when everyone cooperates and is getting along. Under these circumstances, things can be amazing.

Psalm 133:1-3 (ESV) describes what it is like in a good relationship.

“Behold, how good and pleasant it is
when brothers dwell in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head,
running down on the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
running down on the collar of his robes!
It is like the dew of Hermon,
which falls on the mountains of Zion!
For there the Lord has commanded the blessing,
life forevermore.”

The notes to the English Standard Version of the Bible under Psalm 133:1 refer to the words, good and pleasant. It says, “This should be the goal of church life (John 17:20-23).” Let us try to live up to this goal. Go forth. Dwell in unity.

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A Calm and Quiet Soul?

A Calm and Quiet Soul?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who have calmed and quieted their soul. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Imagine having your world turned upside down. Until a few weeks ago, people in Ukraine were going about their daily routines. Life changed. War broke out. Overnight, some left the country. Others became soldiers. Mothers huddled in subways with their children. People died. The war continues.

In Psalm 131:1-3 (ESV) we learn the psalmist had calmed and quieted his soul.

“Lord, my heart is not lifted up;
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.
But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child is my soul within me.

O Israel, hope in the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore.”

I do not know if people in war zones can be like the psalmist. Could anyone in these circumstances calm and quiet their soul?

In John 14:27 (ESV) Jesus is speaking. This may provide some comfort.

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

Pray for the people of Ukraine. Pray for peace. Pray that in the midst of a world turned topsy-turvey, those in crisis will hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore.

Whatever your circumstances, can you turn to God and say, “I have calmed and quieted my soul.” Pray.

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Plentiful Redemption?

Plentiful Redemption?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. In Jesus’ name, amen.

It is amazing that God loves us even with all of our shortcomings. God forgives.

In Psalm 130:1-8 (ESV) we see there is a plea to be heard, forgiveness, patience, hope, and redemption.

“Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!
O Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my pleas for mercy!

If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities,
O Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness,
that you may be feared.

I wait for the Lord, my soul waits,
and in his word I hope;
my soul waits for the Lord
more than watchmen for the morning,
more than watchmen for the morning.

O Israel, hope in the Lord!
For with the Lord there is steadfast love,
and with him is plentiful redemption.
And he will redeem Israel
from all his iniquities.”

Are you willing to wait for the Lord’s timing? The psalmist not only says his soul waits, but he has hope. Let us be hopeful whatever comes our way.

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