Exodus Week 1 Day 3
Read Exodus 3:6-10
Let’s be real. When we are having a hard time, we want our parents, friends, and breakout leaders to recognize that we need help. If it is prayer, a hug or someone to listen, we want the people in our lives to hear us.
Would you believe us if we told you God is there to listen? In Exodus 3, the Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for over 400 years and were crying out for help. God heard their cries, saw their suffering and wanted to rescue them (Exodus 3:7). God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and commanded him to go rescue the Israelites from slavery. Moses, an Israelite raised by the Pharaoh’s daughter, had fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian soldier. He probably never imagined God would use him as part of the rescue mission for the nation of Israel.
We may not be slaves, but each of us suffers in some way, whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a breakup , a failed test, or failed friendship. God sees our sufferings, hears our cries for help and wants to rescue us, just like He did with the Israelites. God’s rescue mission may not look the way we imagine or come as soon as we’d like, but the Lord’s plan is always best.
Reflect:
What’s causing you suffering right now? Take time to talk to God about it today. Be honest with God and tell Him your pain.
Sometimes the things we want from God aren't always what we need. What’s one way you’ve seen God say no to what you want and instead give you what you need?
Let’s be real. When we are having a hard time, we want our parents, friends, and breakout leaders to recognize that we need help. If it is prayer, a hug or someone to listen, we want the people in our lives to hear us.
Would you believe us if we told you God is there to listen? In Exodus 3, the Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for over 400 years and were crying out for help. God heard their cries, saw their suffering and wanted to rescue them (Exodus 3:7). God appeared to Moses in a burning bush and commanded him to go rescue the Israelites from slavery. Moses, an Israelite raised by the Pharaoh’s daughter, had fled Egypt after killing an Egyptian soldier. He probably never imagined God would use him as part of the rescue mission for the nation of Israel.
We may not be slaves, but each of us suffers in some way, whether it’s the loss of a loved one, a breakup , a failed test, or failed friendship. God sees our sufferings, hears our cries for help and wants to rescue us, just like He did with the Israelites. God’s rescue mission may not look the way we imagine or come as soon as we’d like, but the Lord’s plan is always best.
Reflect:
What’s causing you suffering right now? Take time to talk to God about it today. Be honest with God and tell Him your pain.
Sometimes the things we want from God aren't always what we need. What’s one way you’ve seen God say no to what you want and instead give you what you need?