January 25

The people of Israel were told to put blood above their doors to serve as protection against God's wrath. In the same way, the blood of Jesus is a sign that our sins have already been covered.

January 24

Just like the Pharaoh, I have told God that I will listen to His commands once he does something for me first. Many times, I expect God to take away my problems instead of focusing on His goodness. Lord, help me not to harden my heart towards you, but to be filled with your love and to be your servant.

January 23

When Moses was confronted by the Israelites, he was frightened and worried, but God provided Moses with clear direction. God controls everything. At one point, even the Egyptian magicians said, "This is the finger of God" because they were in such awe of the Lord's mighty powers. Our God is the creator.

January 22

God gave Moses many tasks to do but provided all the means to complete them.

January 21

Whatever harm might befall us in our lives, a God intends for good. He redeems any stormy day to be a beautiful opportunity for us to draw nearer to Him.

January 20

God gave Joseph the skills he needed to manage Egypt's land & people.

January 18

So many unfortunate things happened to Joseph, but throughout everything, we see God's immense love & grace on Joseph. Lord, help me to have unwavering faith in you and know that you will lift me up out of my troubles.

January 15

God wants to keep Jacob safe, so not only does he tell Jacob to go to Bethel, but God makes sure that no one is following them. This is, at first, surprising because Jacob & his family do not seem to deserve that kind of protection from God; however, God did not help Jacob because of Jacob's role, but out of His mercy and grace. Lord, help me to submit to you as you crush my enemies and make them flee form me.

January 14

Even though Jacob had sinned so much, God blessed him and protected him from the wrath of others. God loves us even though we are sinners.

January 19

In all things, God works for the good of those who love him. :)

January 17

Interesting story.  But through it all God is Sovereign and God has a wonderf plan in store for both Joseph and even Judah.

January 16

While the Edomites had bountiful possessions, and many predecessors, they forgot about God and soon grew hostile to Him. Dear God, help me to keep you at the center not only in times of despair, but also in times of plenty.

January 13

Even in times of dismay and despair, God hears and answers our prayers according to His sovereign will.

January 12

The God of Abraham and Isaac reveals Himself to Jacob and has now become the God of Jacob.

January 11

The God of Abraham is now the God of Isaac as well. As he learns to depend on God in a hostile place, he is reminded that God is faithful. 

January 10

Rebekah and her family in reverence and obedience submitted their will to God.

January 9

God tested Abraham and he passed because He believed and trusted in God who provides. What faith!

January 8

Even though Abraham lied again, God still called him a prophet. I found this so powerful; God had chose-he created- us to be included in His epic mission, and that doesn't change even if we show doubt or fear as Abraham had in that situation.

January 7

God is righteous Judge and merciful God.

January 6

God is our shield and very great reward. What more can we ask for since all we need is found in God Himself.

January 5

When Abram felt fear and did not present his worries to God, he made the wrong decision. However, when he chose to trust in God, the Lord blessed him.
Insert Stephanie's battle cry: Trust in God! =D

January 4

God used the people he created each in their own way.

January 3

After the flood, God said that he will never again destroy the living things on earth in a similar fashion even though every human is born as a sinful being. Instead, God sent Jesus to save us. Our God shows us mercy.

January 2

God willingly walks with those who want to walk with Him. Though Enoch was a sinner, God "walked with him", purely because He loved Enoch, and Enoch loved God and had a desire to "walk with Him".

January 1

Everything that God created was good. It was only when Satan entered the Garden of Eden that the world was corrupted. The sins committed there led to shame and broken relationships just as our sins distance us from God. Lord, help me to realize that Satan is tempting me and help me to not be deceived but to stand firm in your word.

December 31

God will not only deliver me from my sins by his grace, but save me from death and instead provide me with eternal life. Lord, teach me how to obey you.