Day 38, February 7, 2021
Scriptures: Exodus 16-18, 1 Peter 1 In our Exodus reading, we see the continued journey of the Israelites learning to trust in the presence and provision of God. Will he allow them to die of starvation and dehydration? Will he win battles for them, or allow them to be harmed? These tests are being used by God to help the Israelites see that he is with them, and cares for them. Our reading in 1 Peter, pulls us back to the previous chapters of Exodus. With mention of the blood of the lamb, sprinkled by the blood of Christ, we know “…that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. (1 Peter 1:18-21) We are the redeemed, set apart for God’s purposes. More will come. But just as the Israelites are set apart as God’s holy people, so we are as well. Just as the Israelites were rescued by the blood of lambs, delivered, we too live a new life because of the blood of the Lamb. We too will find that we can have our life and strength sustained by God. He is our provision and our life. His presence goes with us, in him we live! Jordan
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