Generations after Joseph’s death, the Israelites were oppressed and enslaved in Egypt. But God heard their cries. He raised up Moses––an unlikely deliverer––revealed Himself to him at the burning bush, and sent him back to Egypt to fulfill what He had promised.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
What fears or insecurities are keeping you from obeying God’s call? What would change in your life if you lived as though God really is sufficient for every need?
"Moses also knew the power of brokenness. After forty years in the palace where he was part of the royal court, it took forty more years in the desert to strip him of all his natural assets—giftedness, contacts, position, reputation. Moses lost it all. But he emerged at the burning bush a broken man, usable in the hands of God." —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1Brokenness, pp. 113–114
Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?