Monthly Archives: February 2022

Delightful service

“The people have given more than enough materials to complete the job the Lord has commanded us to do!”

“Men and women, don’t prepare any more gifts for the sanctuary. We have enough!”

Lord God my Father,

Shape my heart so I may desire to serve you with great delight.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Humble without condition

And I will send an angel before you to drive out the Canaanites, Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

But I will not travel among you, for you are a stubborn and rebellious people. If I did, I would surely destroy you along the way.”

 the Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.

If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor.

 Yes, this is a stubborn and rebellious people, but please forgive our iniquity and our sins. Claim us as your own special possession.”

All whose hearts were stirred and whose spirits were moved came and brought their sacred offerings to the Lord. 

every man and woman who was eager to help in the work the Lord had given them through Moses—brought their gifts and gave them freely to the Lord.

Lord God my Father,

Help me to quiet my thoughts so I am patient and allow you to do your plan and I can join you as you wish. Soften my stubborn ways and allow me to share time with you as you designed it, as friends. Let me know your ways and understand as you wish me to. Forgive me for my stubborn ways and serve you as my heart stirs for you alone.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Single purpose, His

“Whenever you take a census of the people of Israel, each man who is counted must pay a ransom for himself to the Lord.

Never use this formula to make this incense for yourselves. It is reserved for the Lord, and you must treat it as holy. 38Anyone who makes incense like this for personal use will be cut off from the community.”

I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him great wisdom, ability, and expertise in all kinds of crafts. 

You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day must be a Sabbath day of complete rest, a holy day dedicated to the Lord. 

“Come on,” they said, “make us some gods who can lead us. We don’t know what happened to this fellow Moses, who brought us here from the land of Egypt.”

The Lord told Moses, “Quick! Go down the mountain! Your people whom you brought from the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves. 8How quickly they have turned away from the way I commanded them to live! 

But Moses tried to pacify the Lord his God. “O Lord!” he said. 

Turn away from your fierce anger. Change your mind about this terrible disaster you have threatened against your people! 

Moses saw that Aaron had let the people get completely out of control, much to the amusement of their enemies.

But the Lord replied to Moses, “No, I will erase the name of everyone who has sinned against me. 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to identify and use the gifts you gave me and sharpen them for your Glory to be released. Give me strength to follow the wisdom you give me, cause me to be obedient to you only. Use me to bring your Truth and healing power to my family and others.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

He’s in everything,,

Instruct all the skilled craftsmen whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom. 

a special gift presented to the Lord.

Then I will live among the people of Israel and be their God, 46and they will know that I am the Lord their God. I am the one who brought them out of the land of Egypt so that I could live among them. I am the Lord their God.

Lord God my Father,

Fill me with your wisdom and help me to seek you in the essence of every moment this day.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Unity with God

“You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.

“You must not pass along false rumors. You must not cooperate with evil people by lying on the witness stand.2“You must not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you are called to testify in a dispute, do not be swayed by the crowd to twist justice. 3And do not slant your testimony in favor of a person just because that person is poor.

 All the people answered with one voice, “We will do everything the Lord has commanded.”

In fact, they ate a covenant meal, eating and drinking in his presence!

Lord God my Father,

Forgive me for not lifting the leaders as I should, I pray they find you. Keep my heart pure and protected from temptation, keep my motives pure. Help me to bring unity to my family and friends and spread your Truth in the world.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

His perfect Love and courage.

“But Lord,” Moses protested, “the people cannot come up to Mount Sinai. You already warned us. You told me, ‘Mark off a boundary all around the mountain to set it apart as holy.’”24But the Lord said, “Go down and bring Aaron back up with you. In the meantime, do not let the priests or the people break through to approach the Lord, or he will break out and destroy them.”

“You must not make for yourself an idol of any kind or an image of anything in the heavens or on the earth or in the sea. 5You must not bow down to them or worship them, for I, the Lord your God, am a jealous God who will not tolerate your affection for any other gods. 

But I lavish unfailing love for a thousand generations on those20:6 Hebrew for thousands of those. who love me and obey my commands.

“Don’t be afraid,” Moses answered them, “for God has come in this way to test you, and so that your fear of him will keep you from sinning!”

Lord God my Father,

Give me courage in your presence to work out my issues with you so I may get past them and move forward as you desire. Keep me humble lifting only you to worship and not anything else. Your unconditional Love is all I desire to share, and I wish to do it as you wish.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Why am I so stubborn?

‘In the evening you will have meat to eat, and in the morning you will have all the bread you want. Then you will know that I am the Lord your God.’”

Then Moses told them, “Do not keep any of it until morning.” 20But some of them didn’t listen and kept some of it until morning. But by then it was full of maggots and had a terrible smell. Moses was very angry with them.21After this the people gathered the food morning by morning, each family according to its need.

The Lord asked Moses, “How long will these people refuse to obey my commands and instructions? 29They must realize that the Sabbath is the Lord’s gift to you. 

“This is not good!” Moses’ father-in-law exclaimed. 18“You’re going to wear yourself out—and the people, too. This job is too heavy a burden for you to handle all by yourself.

Lord God my Father,

Again, I plea with you to give me faith without doubt. I trust you and know you are God, yet I still struggle to understand your plan and control what you do. Give me a Peace that saturates me soul so I may be quiet and free of the deceitful screams of this world. May your peace overwhelm my desire to think and lead me to obedience without condition.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

Trust completely

The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. 

 I have planned this in order to display my glory through Pharaoh and his whole army. After this the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord!”

 “Why did you bring us out here to die in the wilderness?

The Lord himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

When the people of Israel saw the mighty power that the Lord had unleashed against the Egyptians, they were filled with awe before him. They put their faith in the Lord and in his servant Moses.

Then the people complained and turned against Moses. “What are we going to drink?

Lord God my Father,

Lead me and I will follow. I desire to be obedient to your plan. Keep my heart joyful and protect it from worry as I trust in your plan. Give me peace as I understand you are in control and protect me from doubt. Help me to trust in what I cannot understand about your plan and timing.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

To be softened and shaped

I have made him and his officials stubborn10:1 Hebrew have made his heart and his officials’ hearts heavy. so I can display my miraculous signs among them. 2I’ve also done it so you can tell your children and grandchildren about how I made a mockery of the Egyptians and about the signs I displayed among them—and so you will know that I am the Lord.”

“Get out of here!” Pharaoh shouted at Moses. “I’m warning you. Never come back to see me again! The day you see my face, you will die!”29“Very well,” Moses replied. “I will never see your face again.”

On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn son and firstborn male animal in the land of Egypt. I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt, for I am the Lord! 

The Lord caused the Egyptians to look favorably on the Israelites, and they gave the Israelites whatever they asked for. So they stripped the Egyptians of their wealth!

Lord God my Father,

I am stubborn and sin minded. Lord God remove my stubborn way and deliver me to the promise you created me to be. Help me identify any strongholds and give them to your care and direct my steps towards the path you desire me to follow. Bless me so I may bless my family and others in your name.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen