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Pharaoh Defeated?

Pharaoh Defeated?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know Almighty God defeated Pharaoh. In Jesus name, amen.

During the time of the exodus from Egypt, God did many miracles. God ultimately set the people of Israel free and defeated Pharaoh.

Exodus 15:19 (ESV) tells what happened to who was the most powerful man in Egypt.

“For when the horses of Pharaoh with his chariots and his horsemen went into the sea, the Lord brought back the waters of the sea upon them, but the people of Israel walked on dry ground in the midst of the sea.”

To commemorate God’s victory over Egypt, Psalm 136:10-16 (ESV) recounts the events and miracles.

The psalmist praises God, for his (God’s) steadfast love endures forever.

“To him who struck down the firstborn of Egypt,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
and brought Israel out from among them,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
with a strong hand and an outstretched arm,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
to him who divided the Red Sea in two,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
and made Israel pass through the midst of it,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
but overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea,
for his steadfast love endures forever;
to him who led his people through the wilderness,
for his steadfast love endures forever.”

Pharaoh was swallowed up by the Red Sea, and then Moses led the people of Israel to the Promised Land. Ponder God’s deliverance. Praise him.

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Steadfast Love?

Steadfast Love?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who give thanks because your steadfast love endures forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Forever is a long, long time. It goes on and on.

God’s steadfast endures forever.

This is humbling to know. Psalm 136:1-3 (ESV) is about giving thanks because of God’s unwavering, unfaltering love.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the God of gods,
for his steadfast love endures forever.
Give thanks to the Lord of lords,
for his steadfast love endures forever;”

The words, “for his steadfast love endures forever” repeat. Think about what the words mean. Give thanks for God’s steadfast love?

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Love Commandments Above Gold, Above Fine Gold?

Love Commandments Above Gold, Above Fine Gold?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say they “love your commandments above gold, above fine gold.” In Jesus’ name, amen.

If you did not have access to a Bible, how much would you be willing to pay for one? Perhaps you, like a lot of people, have more than one in your home.

Meanwhile, around the world, translators work tirelessly to complete Bible translations for unreached people groups, so men and women, boys and girls, who do not have access to Scripture can have access to one in their own language.

In Psalm 119:121-128 (ESV) we see the value placed on God’s commandments. The psalmists loves them more than gold. That is not just any gold. It is fine gold. Gold that has been refined and refined again to remove impurities.

“I have done what is just and right;
do not leave me to my oppressors.
Give your servant a pledge of good;
let not the insolent oppress me.
My eyes long for your salvation
and for the fulfillment of your righteous promise.
Deal with your servant according to your steadfast love,
and teach me your statutes.
I am your servant; give me understanding,
that I may know your testimonies!
It is time for the Lord to act,
for your law has been broken.
Therefore I love your commandments
above gold, above fine gold.
Therefore I consider all your precepts to be right;
I hate every false way.”

Do you spend time reading your Bible? Have you come to value the words of Scripture, or have you begun to take your Bible for granted. It is worn out, or is it gathering dust? Perhaps it is time to dust off God’s word and recommit to daily reading.

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How Steadfast is God’s Love?

How Steadfast is God’s Love?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who say your steadfast love endures forever. In Jesus’ name, amen.

A synonyms for the word “forever’ are endless and always. Imagine that.

In Psalm 118:1-4 (ESV) we learn God’s unwavering and persistent love does not just linger for a time and disappear. Rather, it endless and always. It endures forever.

“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
for his steadfast love endures forever!

Let Israel say,
‘His unwavering love endures forever.’
Let the house of Aaron say,
‘His steadfast love endures forever.’
Let those who fear the Lord say,
‘His steadfast love endures forever.’”

Are you willing to tell others God’s steadfast love endures forever? Pray and start today.

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A Steadfast Heart?

A Steadfast Heart?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those whose heart is steadfast. In Jesus’ name, amen.

David’s psalm is very much like a prayer.

His words are filled with emotion as he says he will sing, make melody, add musical instruments, and praise God among the nations.

Psalm 108:1-6 involves vivid description that takes us into God’s presence.

“My heart is steadfast, O God!
I will sing and make melody with all my being!
Awake, O harp and lyre!
I will awake the dawn!
I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples;
I will sing praises to you among the nations.
For your steadfast love is great above the heavens;
your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.

Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!
Let your glory be over all the earth!
That your beloved ones may be delivered,
give salvation by your right hand and answer me!”

David’s heart is unwavering. How is your heart? Is there a song of praise or thanksgiving that comes to mind?

Exalt God. Consider the first words of “Come Let Us Worship and Bow Down.”

“Come, let us worship and bow down And kneel before the Lord, our Maker”

Give God all the glory.

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Whoever Is Wise?

Whoever Is Wise?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who attend to the message of Scripture and consider the steadfast love of the Lord. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Some might argue that wisdom is in short supply. Yet, Scripture often refers to the wise.

Psalm 107 is a lesson in history. The Israelites faced many trials and tribulations.

In Psalm 107:43 (ESV) we are told those who are wise will attend to the content of the psalm and consider God’s steadfast love.

“Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;
let them consider the steadfast love of the Lord.”

Become familiar with God’s holy and inspired word. Experience the Lord’s steadfast love through prayer and meditation.

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