Trying to get posts moving again . . .
Today's readings are Exodus 2.23-3.22 and
In our Exodus reading we see God's lovingkindness and care for his people. Look how in today's reading our Lord knows the struggles of his people. He is mindful of our trials even before we complain. He has a plan to deliver his people from their trials. And he works in that plan through human, earthly means, such as Moses, Aaron, and even the Egyptian oppressors who will provide money and clothing for the people of Israel in their departure from Egypt.
As I am writing this I am striving to resurrect this blog. I've hardly posted recently due to some severe trials which I have been undergoing. So there's some personal encouragement that I take from reading and reflecting on God's care for his people who are in difficult circumstances. Sometimes we may be tempted to question whether the Lord is really for us. Sometimes we may be tempted to question if he knows our trials. Sometimes we may wonder if the seemingly little means of grace God has provided in our life are adequate. We would like our Lord to come in majesty and power, wiping out those obstacles and exalting us to his right hand in glory.
Like it or not, God more often works through someone like Moses, a hot-tempered guy with a speech impediment who walks around looking ragged and smelling like sheep. Come to think of it, maybe he works through someone like each of us.
Lord, may we be your instruments of mercy, grace, and deliverance to your people. Work in and through us. Rescue your people. Show us the riches of your true salvation.
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