Lenten Reflections, Day 32

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

Written by: Barbara Vincent

Reading: Exodus 3: 7-21

This is a story about salvation from suffering and the removal of oppression. People are moved from a flawed world to a new one, filled with promise and blessings.

Try to visualize this! God speaks to Moses, declaring that the Israelites are His people and must be freed from oppression. It is up to Moses to get the job done. He is bewildered – he needs answers to many questions. He is reluctant to comply but God prevails, demonstrating his understanding, love and patience. Moses had no choice, and he eventually did as God asked in spite of the risks. We see an example of God’s need for man to be his instrument on earth. God worked with, in, and through Moses. This relationship between God and man is a precursor for all Christians. The promise of support and leadership, of trust and salvation, of compassion and divine intervention were all at play then as they are today.

Prayer
Dear Lord, even though we may be reluctant participants in your plan for our faith journey, continue to mold and shelter us with your patience and love. Ours is a forever relationship! Amen.

FAMILY MOMENT:

The Lord heard the Israelites prayer for salvation and sent Moses to save them from the Pharaoh’s control. Not only did God provide a way out of Egypt, he provided a leader and the material goods they would need (see vs. 21-22). What are some things that God has provided for you and your family? Is there something for which you are crying out to God?
Creator God, thank you for providing our family with so much, especially ______. Lord, we are in need of you in this area of our lives ______. Thank you for hearing our prayers always. AMEN.