February 8

When the Israelites tried to beat their enemies without the help of the Lord, they failed completely. Lord, help me to trust in your power alone instead of trusting in my own abilities alone.

February 4

Even though the Israelites had sinned, God still chose people to be spiritual leaders. This reminds me how precious I am to God; he chose to save me: a sinner. Lord, help me to know your love for me and to remember the way you forgave my sins.

February 3

Aaron's sons found it difficult to follow God even after all the specific instructions they were given. This shows the truly sinful nature of humans and the tendency we have to drift away from God. This also means that we have to trust in God more. Lord, help me to love your law and follow it continuously.

February 2

The Israelites followed all of these instructions in order to give glory to God. Lord, help me to give you glory by following the word of God.

January 31

Even though I've heard this story so many times, it amazes me that the Israelites turn away from God so quickly. After reading about their past, you would think that they would learn patience and submit to God's laws, but instead, they fell to their temptations. In the same way, I am tempted constantly and fall away so easily from God's path. Lord, help me to remember your goodness and strip away the idols I have placed on my throne.

January 30

God gives the Israelites very specific instructions, and they submit to him even though they may not have understood why he gave them so many rules. Lord, help me to listen to your directions to me.

February 12

God is zealous for righteousness and holiness among His people.

February 13

God commanded a census to be taken before the final conquest of the Promised Land. True to His word only Joshua and Caleb were left from the first generation because the Israelites sinned by their unbelief.

February 11

Th star of Jesus is prophecies here and points to the fact that a mighty ruler will emerge from this small and seemingly insignificant nation.

February 10

Just as those who looked to the bronze snake lived, those who look to Jesus will be saved from the poison of sin and live.

February 7

The Israelites submitted to the Lord even though their lives may have seemed dull or pointless. Moses called out to the Lord when he was stressed and the Lord split up his burden; God only gave Moses what he could handle. Lord, please help me to obey and call out to you.

February 6

Service to God and His church is valued highly in God's sight.

February 5

God wants us to participate in His Passover. Perfection not needed. Faith required.

January 27

I am amazed by the way that Moses worked so selflessly for God. He sent away his family, had to deal with Pharaoh's hardened heart, and then hear angry words from the Israelites. Even through all of this, he was God's servant. Lord, help me to think of your plans, and not my own.

January 26

The song that the Israelites sing is the first time that they really recognize God's authority and submit to his power. Lord, help me to look past my fears and to trust in your mighty hand.