After you finish reading today’s scriptures, come back and use the blurb and question here to dig deeper into the themes of faith, hope, obedience, and suffering. Join your fellow Bible readers in the comments to reflect and chat about what you’re learning!
This part of Moses’s story shows how acting in faith through deep heartache and rejection has an eternal outcome—the glory of freedom in and with Christ. Faith in Jesus means seeing present suffering through the lens of God’s provision and goodness and asking Him to reveal how He is with us as we navigate the hard parts of our own stories.
How does this part of Moses’s story help or equip you to respond to God in faith today?
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We have to do the hard things knowing God hasn’t forsaked us but instead he put us here for the good
When we are going through painful experiences, our minds want to lie to us that God is not there; however by the power of God, He helps us as he helped Moses, “ to endure the one who is invisible.”
Today’s reading opened my eyes and my heart that there can be so much more to the story and what God has prepared for us. If one were to read only the very beginning of Moses’ life and journey, we would see someone who was in danger from a very young age and someone who was consistently questioned from those around him; however, there is so much more to this story. Moses kept his eyes on the Lord and as we continue to read God’s word, we find a man who persevered and allowed faith to carry him despite the danger or judgement around him. I pray we can remember that there is more to our own story and that God is holding us through it all as our story unfolds.
Praying for each of you this week!
Reading this, it really reminded me of the Kirk Franklin song, silver and gold.
It also made me think that everything has a time and a season in you are always in the right place at the right time
To be fruitful and focused and faithful in spite of
Moses story helps to remind me to have faith and trust in God always. I recently had a conversation with my husband and he had read an article that when we do hard things or do things we don’t want to do it helps grow a part of our brain ( anterior midcingulate cortex ) that helps with longevity and strengthens our minds. Sometimes our suffering has propose to help us grow, like in Moses story. It reminds me of Romans 5:3-5 “ Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope “
Thinking of you all tonight. No matter who wins the presidency tonight, I just keep reminding myself that Jesus is King for forever and for that I am thankful!
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Hey, sisters! I had to run out early this morning, but I had things I wanted to share. To answer the topic question:
As we have been asked in recent days to see a characteristic of God in our reads, I noted these today and they help me to respond to God in faith by helping me to remember that through His Omniscience, I am comforted that He knows what He is doing and the part I must play and He will equip me to that end.
Through His Omnipresence that I am never alone. He is ALWAYS with me – going before me, even.
Through His Mercy, I will not drink the cup of wrath at judgment because Jesus already drank it on my behalf. I am spared the punishment I deserve through the Merciful aspect of God’s character. Praise God!
Through His Sovereignty I can be assured that the trust I put in Him is not in vain. He will carry out His plan to completion. I need only to trust in Him
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There is so much interesting background in these passages. I like this snapshot-
From Vines Expository Bible Notes: Re- Preparation:
Neither divine preservation nor Egyptian education was enough to prepare Moses as God’s deliverer. He also needed to be tried in the fires of tribulation and complication. Here we must read between lines, so to speak. Moses was forty years old. Something apparently burned in his soul. His parents were slaves making bricks, while he had all the luxuries life could afford. The author of Hebrews reflects upon the scenario, “By faith Moses, when he became of age, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter, choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward. By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:24–27).
In light of eternity, the treasures of Egypt shriveled and faded. Moses’ eyes were fixed on heaven, seeing the invisible world more real than the visible. However, Moses’ zeal was neither approved nor blessed by God. He clearly got ahead of God by taking it upon himself to solve the problems the Hebrews possessed through personal vengeance. By killing the Egyptian, Moses was not walking by faith but by sight. Nor did Moses receive the respect he undoubtedly coveted from the Hebrew men. When he attempted to solve yet another problem the next day, the Hebrew men did not hesitate to bring up Moses’ “secret.”
When we get ahead of God, we inevitably end up making a mess out of our lives. Instead of becoming a minister, Moses became a murderer and consequently became a man on the run. He had the right enemy but fought him in the wrong way. The result is legendary—Moses spent forty years in the wilderness to drain out all the poison he received in Egypt.
Copyright © 2020 by Jerry Vines.
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Going back now to finish reading comments I didn’t get to this morning. I KNOW I will be blessed by all of you! Love, hugs, and prayers! <3
Cee Gee, thank you for sharing these Bible notes! Always great to read commentaries on the verses we read.
❤ how are the ‘red tape issues’ going for you, Maria? Praying! ❤
CeeGee thank you for sharing this!
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I love how God takes the broken parts of our story and use it for his glory! I pray that I would choose his kingdom over the kingdom of this world, that is fleeting and superficial.
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Hey She’s..so many good comments. I wanted to share that I watched a 3-part mini series on Netflix on Moses-from the birth to petitioning Pharaoh, to the exodus, and on!! It was really good I thought. (I love to watch shows because I need that visual to grasp!) Also, I saw that Dallas Jenkins has a plan to do a short series or movie on Moses as well! (and Acts!).
Really? I can’t wait for the new series Dallas might come up next. The Bible is so rich and inexhaustible. The ancient wisdom and lessons are so needed for us.
MERCY I had to chuckle, because I read your comment as you can’t wait to see the new Dallas.ie the series of long ago with Larry Harman, Victoria principal etc..❤
I saw it too and it really shed some light onto Moses’s story. Loved it!
Recently in our small group, there was a debate if Christians suffer. There was an opinion that there might be pain, but a person said she would not call that suffering. Another school of thought poses that Jesus Christ already suffers for us, why should we suffer on earth? I disagree with them both. There is an element of suffering for righteousness’ sake for all those who walk in righteousness, we can be sure. For all who carry the name of Christ, on their forehead, we will bear the mark of the suffering, so one day, the glory of Him will be revealed through us (if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him, Romans 8:17). I have seen so-called Christians avoid sufferings at ALL cost. They run and hide from the internal processes of God in their lives, they shift the sufferings to another, going about minding their own business and not the Father’s business. And in fiery trials, the real ones will show themselves. Are we gold? Or are we brass? Let the fire speak. Let the consuming fire come through to test our characters. Draw close to Him and He will draw close to us. But who will? Let God burn up the dross that this world has embedded in our soul. If one day, we can say it like David says, “It is good for me that I was afflicted, that I might learn your statutes”, we know then, our heart might be after God’s own heart. The heart of men is desperately wicked (Jeremiah 17:9), they devise evil things in their heart and continually stir up war (Psalm 140:2). I pray for today that the mercies of God will prevail, that the civilization of Egypt, where babies were thrown into the Nile the river of death-the infanticide – and the killing in the womb will cease. It is interesting that after today, we might know if we can afford groceries, or will go to world war 3. May those who stand with Israel, who pledge to assist Israel in policy, in deeds, in prayers, during their oppression, be recognized. And those who stand with Israel’s enemies also be recognized (if you vote, seek for this evidence). Choose you this day who you will serve. Be blessed dear sisters.
Whoa, that last sentence is “POW!”
“Choose you this day who you will serve!!”
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If you deny Christ in front of others, He too, will deny you in front of our God.
Things to remember on this day. Choosing to do nothing, when you know you should is just as bad. Voting for a party that is against Godly values is flat out wrong. No way around it…yet I know many. Although I am hoping and praying for the good outcome, I know there will be out lash sadly. And the nation will continue to go against our values. I’m glad my faith and trust is in Jesus! Thank you Jesus! Thank you, I praise you!!
We are studying Isaiah currently, and boy is it speaking loud and clear! Isaiah speaks God’s judgement on Judah- He even shows and points to Israel’s failure and result. He implores the nation to repent, and turn back to God.
Amen and amen, Mercy! <3
Hi She’s…it’s been awhile. Life has been a lot!
I saw something in todays reading that helps me understand things that are happening in my life. There is a situation in my life where someone I know is very much like Pharaoh. In reading Moses’ story, I realized that God will use pain and suffering to help draw people to Him and show that He is God. I never want or wish suffering on anyone…but to see that God used it to free the Israelites, reach the Egyptians and Pharaoh…I realize that it is necessary. I hope I’m making sense.
Hi Lexi! It’s nice to see you here! Sometimes God allows us to be in situations that are hard. I have found myself in situations where I wonder “how did I get here”. Sometimes it is to draw us closer to him and sometimes it is to draw others through you. Whatever your situation, I hope you are safe. God is always with us, keep reaching out to Him. He will make a way, where there seems to be no way. I’ll be praying for you ❤️
Dear Lexi, lifting you in prayers! Hugs.
Lack B. Hello!
Praying grace and peace over you in this situation in your life. Hold on to Him, He will set you free from it in time..
Lovely to see you here.❤
I love everything about Moses story. His parents faith, God saving him and then Gods faithfulness to use sinners in such mighty ways. Because the we (the broken) are the ones who need Him the most! What stuck out to me today was the Old Testaments account of Moses story and the New Testaments. The different view seems significant to me today! The New Testament completely leaves out that he murdered the Egyptian. Just reminds me that under the new covenant the sins we commit are covered by the blood of Jesus and we are made righteous by Jesus ❤️
Two things stand out to me today. The first being one I may have glossed over in the past or accredited to Miriam’s faithfulness to her brother’s care, God provides. While Moses’ mother and sister did not know the outcome, God knew he would return him to his family for a little while so he could be cared for by them as Pharaoh’s daughter could not nurse him. It reminds me of the Ram with Abraham and Issac.
The second speaks to the season I feel I am in this year, which is the passage in 1 Peter 4:12-19. God gives us trials to test us and grow us. He wants us to share in the sufferings of Christ so that His glory will be revealed in His timing. As many of you have commented in this study and today, it is the waiting on God’s timing. An encouraging reminder as I wait on Him in the midst of my testing. I can say as I go through it while it is hard, But God is good and helps me see Him in big and small ways. Don’t lose heart my sisters in the suffering God is doing mighty works that will honor Him.
Yes! Amen Danielle! ❤️
Moses shows us that even when things are possible, God can use us to do amazing things. God gave Moses the tools he needed to succeed. Moses and Aaron kept trusting in God‘s plan. We have to keep trusting in God.
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A greater one than Moses chose to step down from a heavenly throne to experience hunger, thirst, tiredness, spit in his face,lashes from Roman whips that cut his flesh, blows to the face, mocking… All this motivated by his love for us!
“On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross an emblem of suffering and shame.”
I love your words Tanya…
A greater one than Moses cose to step down from a Heavenly throne…a beautiful description of Jesus..
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And… the old ragged cross is one of my favourite hymns of all time, next to .. where you there when they crucified my Lord.. I have tears..
Thank you for the reminder, Tanya!
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Oh what a love for us!
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Moses chose to suffer. wow. I don’t know if I’ve ever chosen to suffer. I avoid suffering. I chose hard things sometimes, but actual suffering?? like I chose to have kids so I’ve “suffered” thru labor and delivery; I needed surgery on both my thumbs so I chose to “suffer” with recovery and rebuilding; I played sports when I was younger and “suffered” thru some hard practices….. but real suffering? Moses turned away from a very comfortable, prosperous life-style – everything in the kingdom he’d ever want – to serve God and God’s people. Would I chose to suffer if God asked me to? We often pray for the very life Moses turned away from. We want the comfort, the luxury, the abundance that Moses had. We beg God for it. But Moses gave it all up to serve God. I’m wondering why I ask for such things when others are more than willing to give it all up for the security of doing God’s will.
So right Kris, would I choose to suffer?
Question to ponder..
Much love..❤️
Yes, true. I had never thought about it, if I knew I needed to give up my house, bed, comfort…to go live somewhere in a tent, or a cramped, unclean place..or worse COLD..lol. We are so used to having the best things (we can afford!) would we give it all up for less…to suffer. Hmmm, I probably would not. Thanks for sharing.
When I read this, I thought of how Moses’ mom surrendered her son to the Lord’s keeping and when Pharaoh’s daughter found him, Moses was given back to her for a season. He then was raised in Pharaoh’s house which we know was not godly. And yet, when the time came Moses chose God over Pharaoh. Sometimes we have to let go of our most important gifts for God to truly work and He will take care of them!
I didn’t get to read everyone’s comments yet but what I have read have been a blessing!
Praying for all. Praying for our nation today. No matter the outcome, God is sovereign and in control. Praying 2 Chronicles 7:14 and praying that it will start in me.
How very appropriate today, that I turn the page and see the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul”!
How does this part of Moses’s story help or equip you to respond to God in faith today?
I know this doesn’t really answer the question, but the faith of Moses’ mother (both parents) has always stood out to me. They had faith that God would protect their little baby, first with hiding him, within their home, then again with putting him in the basket and sending him down the Nile. I’ve always wondered about his ages in the different stages of this part of the story.
-How old was he when they could no longer hide Moses?
-How old was he when Moses was weaned?
-Did he ever dream or think of his birth family?
-When did he know that he was a Hebrew?
-Did his birth family ever maintain contact with him?
All details that are left out because they don’t point to God and His glory.
In the second story of Moses in today’s reading, is where I found my answer to today’s question.
God may not answer all my questions (not the ones above, but the ones pertaining to my life) in the time or way I would like for Him to, but He is still so good! I know that He will continue to carry things out for the good of His glory.
I never thought my life would go as it has. At 27 I gave birth to my beautiful baby boy. At 14 months old we heard his diagnosis. Only 2,000 cases in the world. We won the crappy lottery. BUT GOD pulled me through. Even when I was being reckless He was there hanging onto me. I’m so thankful that God does not step away from us even when we step away from Him. He is my rock. A wonderful loving father.
Amen. Prayers for you today Traci.❤️
Thinking of you Traci, sending love your way. You may have mentioned before but I missed it, What was your son’s diagnosis? If you don’t want to share, that’s fine. I know God has used you to help many. Peace to you, my friend!❤️
Traci, you’re right in there with Moses’s mother, Samuel’s mother, John the Baptist’s mother, Jesus’ mother…. you surrendered your child to God. God is faithful to you just like these other mothers. I’m so glad you did not run from God, but ran TO God because you knew that’s the only way you’d live with this. You were obviously blessed with the years you had with Tanner, you loved deeply, you loved well. You are a blessing to many with your testimony of God’s faithfulness to you, your steadfastness is a testimony of your faithfulness to God in all of this. Blessing galore on you today, and in the next few days as you walk thru another anniversary of Tanner’s going to heaven.
Yes, that’s beautifully said Kris. Thinking of you Traci and hugs on this period of the anniversary date.
Holding you close in prayer dear TRACI.. We have no answers or understanding.. BUT GOD..
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Hugs, Traci! ❤
Moses mother, similar to Abraham, offered up her child to God in faith. I’m wondering about the fact that she sent Miriam to watch who knew exactly what to do when Moses was found by Pharaoh’s daughter. She gave him away only to get him back. Did she know that Pharaoh’s daughter would be there? Maybe it was a place she often went to? Anyway, Moses’s mother showed such tremendous faith and I can only think that is why Moses and his siblings also had such faith. I posted an article on SRT FB about Pharaoh’s daughter. Very interesting.
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How does Moses story help me or equip me to respond in God in faith? Faith. Trust. Back to those 2 words. Faith that our Father God, just as he did for Moses, He will do for us TODAY. And Trust even when we can’t see the ahead, even when its scary. As we have read, Moses wasn’t sure of himself, yet he Trusted. Gives me (us) hope for today that our God will do what He said He would do even when we can’t see ahead. I take-a-deep-breathe and know MY God, MY Jesus will not let me down! HIS timing is ALWAYS best!
Yes! Amen!
Your words MARI, reminded me of the song..
My Jesus, my comfort, tower of refuge and strength, all of my days I will sing praise to the wonder of your mighty love..shout to the Lord, all the earth.. Let us sing…
Let us sing..
Amen..
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How does this part of Moses’s story help or equip you to respond to God in faith today?
So many parts in today’s story inspires faith. That Moses lived. Moses even in the lap of luxury took note of his people’s struggles. That Moses listened to God’s instructions. And that Moses brought his questions and troubles to the Lord in the face of the Israelites struggles. I feel like bringing your concerns to the Lord is something I have to be reminded of. That it’s okay to bring your questions.
The Lord wants to hear from you.
If you’re talking to Him you have faith that He hears you.
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Have faith in the waiting
I must admit that I find myself frustrated and uneasy on this presidential election day, as one candidate holds views I cannot agree with and the other I find abhorrent for his character, rhetoric and tactics. But what I’ve learned over many months of reading and listening to Scripture with the She Reads Truth community is that above all else, my focus must be on my own work of deepening my understanding of God and His Word, trusting in His sovereignty and will, and actively loving my church family and local community. So today I will do what I know I can – vote (once!) and pray (continually!). And take heart in the knowledge that so many others here and elsewhere are quietly doing the same.
Amen!
Amen! ❤️
Liz- I appreciate your comment as I feel the same way.
Amen.
A most definite Amen! ❤
This Bible study and passages were meant for me today! I have been struggling and wrestling with God over my friend with brain cancer. She is a beautiful light of Jesus to others and while at first her treatment was going really well, things are currently not going well and she is suffering. I have been crying out to God for her, for relief, and for healing. This was so comforting to read that His timing is for our good, it’s for his plan, and it’s for things we cannot see. God we thank you for your goodness and mercy. Even if we don’t see healing on this side of heaven, we know that you have a plan and are working all things for the good of those who love you. Prayers over her this morning. And prayers for our country as we face the unknown.
Praying for your friend Katy.
Just prayed for your friend Katy. I so long for the day that we will no longer see the ones we love suffer.
Praying for your friend Katy and will add her to my prayer list. ❤️
Prayers for your friend Katy and for you as you watch her suffer. Glad she has you by her side praying for her.❤️
Praying for your friend Katy.. And for you as you cry out to our Father on her behalf..❤
There was a line in today’s reading that stood out to me of Moses going out to his people and looking upon their burdens… something like that. How often are we blind to the suffering of others, out simply choose to ignore it? I consider that along with the Hebrew passage, how Moses didn’t choose the luxurious life of the Egyptians, but instead saw the suffering and burdens that his people faced and chose to enter into that with them. He knew there was significance in that and that his difficulties and hardships would be worth it in the long run. He chose the eternal over the temporary. And he chose what was honorable and good over what was comfortable and safe.
Also, praying that the Lord’s will be done in the US PresidentI’ll elections today. (I’m in the UK).
Thank you. We need God’s intervention. No matter who is elected.
I’ve heard that many Christians around the world are praying for the US today… so much of what happens here affects the rest of the world. Thank you for being faithful to pray for this country, we need it!!!!! What a beautiful thing when Christians all over the world unit in prayer!!
Thank you for praying for our country. We need an intervention from God.
Good morning! I woke up and grimly said, “Today’s the day” and immediately God said back “that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it” and I busted out laughing. He surprises me like that from time to time. So for all of us who are stressed today, let us picture Jesus laughing and dancing in heaven because he knows the “long view”
Amen, Lanie! Love that gentle rebuke! :) Thanks for sharing! ❤
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Love that!
a childlike heart!! LOVE it!!! This put smile on my face.
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I love that!
Love that!❤️
It inspires me to keep moving in faith, even when things are hard and I have to move through heartache.
Amen to that Sarah.
Every one of these scriptures today just spoke so deeply to my heart. Especially the I Peter section. I Peter 16 But if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed but let him glorify God in having that name.
Amen! It is a very real reality that Christians (true believers who stand for the TRUTH of God’s Word) may be called to suffer in the coming years. I heard on a podcast yesterday that the outcome of the election could be God’s mercy on America and a chance for the Church to stand for Truth and finally be bold enough to move our country back to God OR it could be God’s judgement and Christians will be called to be bold in suffering and declare the Truth with their commitment to God and not man. But either way, God is sovereign. He knows the outcome and will use the outcome of our election to usher in His Kingdom. Just like in Moses’ day. He could have changed the heart of Pharaoh, but instead He allowed it to happen and innocent Hebrew babies died. But His power and His plan ALWAYS wins in the end. This calms my heart as we await election results. I pray for God’s mercy but accept His judgement if it must come to that. Because I know that He is a good, good God and that He truly is working all things together for our good, in His timing.
I HAVE FELT THAT SO SPECIFICALLY THIS WHOLE TIME. That we will either see a great move of mercy or of judgement, and it’s so crazy that it’s kind of in our hands…our country gets to choose which direction it will take. And that’s scary, but also I feel like Abraham making a deal with God, ” if there are 100, what if there are 10, what if there is 1 righteous person in this place, will you spare them” and God does. I have heard it said that a very small percentage of the Israelites actually fled Egypt with Moses. They were the picture of the original remnant, as the others assimilated with the Egyptian culture and stayed. I hope we aren’t in the remnant today, but if we are, we can trust in our outcome!
If I remember correctly there were around 600,000.
I don’t know what percentage that would have been though. I just remember picturing in my head 600,00 people traveling together. What that would look like today.
The other really cool thing is 40 years later when they arrived, they entered with almost the exact same number….generations later.
And that was just the men counted so probably double that. It would have been a sight to see….them following the cloud by day and fire by night.
Many times choosing the right path means choosing the longer path, the more difficult path, the more painful path … Hebrews 11:25 … “choosing to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin” as Moses did. Moses’ faith guided him through hard time after hard time as he worked to shepherd an ungrateful group. He didn’t do it perfectly of course, but stayed true to God.
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How often am I ungrateful to the One shepherding me? How many times have I broken my own heart when I realize what I’ve done? Lord, please guide me and strengthen my faith day by day.
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CEE GEE❤️ – Sovereignty, great comment! And thanks for the Booth Bros song – I don’t recall hearing it before, tears were streaming as I listened this morning.
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TAMI – praying for your brother and for you as he is struggling in his fight against the cancer, for a Red Sea miracle, that the Lord will graciously give you the courage and words you need for those tough conversations ❤️
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MARY ANN – praying for your daughter, for healing of the rash and related issues, that she will find strength and courage as she clings to the Lord during this.
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STACEY B – praying for healing of your chronic illness, for total calming of the current flare up
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CAROL J MYLIN – praying for Scott & Deb – that they would grow in their faith, and for the back pain that Deb is experiencing- that this can be evaluated/ scanned quickly to determine the source, praying it’s just a side effect
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Prayers please, sisters, for an acquaintance of ours who I recently learned is trying to, I guess the word is transition. He’s moving several states away so I likely won’t run into him again, but my heart is heavy. Praying for him and others.
♥️ Thanks for your faithful prayers, Dear Searching…!
Thank you Searching. Praying for your friend.
❤ joining in these prayers and for your heart in reference to this acquaintance! Glad the song blessed you!
Hugs, sister! ❤
Anyone who wants to listen to the hymn It is well either my soul, the Audrey Assad version is beautiful ❤️
Thank you! That’s a song that softens my heart and strengthens my heart at the same time. I’m adding it to the playlist I’ve made from the recommendations from this group during the Hebrews study. It’s a lovely blessing.
Thanks for this! ♥️
Moses…what a path…God always has a plan. May I always remember that.
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“Seeing present suffering through the lens of God’s provision and goodness and asking Him to reveal how He is with us…”
I feel this is the key to us as believers for being helped and equipped.
How many times do I look through my own “lens” instead of God’s? My lens is blurred and flawed, yet so often I base my reactions and responses on how I perceive things, according to my sight – not God’s.
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Had the midwives been looking through their own “lens” they could have very easily killed all the males, including Moses.
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Had Moses’s mother been looking through her own “lens” she could have given in to fear and kept Moses at home, where he would have been discovered and killed.
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Had Moses been looking through his own “lens”, he never would have returned to Egypt and they would not have been set free from their bondage.
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God sees things so much differently than us. His ways are not our ways. Therefore we must trust Him – the one who sees everything clearly and focused, trust Him for today, and for our future.
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Father God, as we approach today, election day – may we look to You for wisdom & direction. Help us to trust You – who has a perfect lens. Your ways are perfect, Your ways are just and we must trust You completely no matter what the outcome. We do not put our trust in “chariots or horses” we put our trust in You. Please give peace to our hearts, take away any fear or anxiety as we hide under the shadow of Your wings. We love You Father God and trust Your will be done. In Jesus name, Amen.
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Happy Tuesday sweet She’s!
Amen!
Yes, SHARON ❤️, may we strive to look the God’s lens!
*look through God’s lens
So beautifully written, Sharon, thank you. I was just thinking about an aspect of God’s “lens” that I never really considered before, and that is time. So often answers to prayer seem to happen so slowly and I wonder why. But God is not in a hurry. He holds time in His hands. He knows our last hour on Earth, He knows when everything will happen, so to merge this truth with the one that was spoken yesterday, “God has a plan for all people to come to a saving knowledge of Him.” So therefore, He determines the right timing for prayers to be answered.
Amen! Praying for our country!
Even if Pharaoh’s daughter had been looking through her own “lens”, she would have follows the decree of her father and had the baby killed. So much to ponder
Yes, Sharon! So good. My lens gets smudged and hazy and often downright dirty. But God in His steadfast love (Hesed) picks me up and changes my perspective. Praise Him!!
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Love this! As a fellow glasses wearer I remember the first time I got my glasses and o could actually see the leaves on the trees – Lord praying to use your lens over my own!
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Looking back we see how God was preparing Moses to be Israel’s leader. Raised and educated in royalty. Trained in shepherding, he knew the good and safe places in the wilderness. He understood stubborn and wondering sheep.
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God knows what current our struggles are preparing us for, may we learn the lessons quickly.
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MARY ANN – praying your daughter recovers quickly.
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CAROL J MYLIN – praying Scott and Deb will see their need to follow Jesus’ way.
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TAMI – continuing to pray for BJ
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Lord, we pray for the USA today. May your peace reign. May plans of evil doers be exposed and stopped. May all who are eligible to vote do so. May Your people rise up and to be Your hands and feet regardless of who is elected.
Oh goodness – can’t we be the most stubborn and wandering sheep!
Praying for our country today with you, Kelly.
Amen.
Amen!
Thanks, Dear Kelly for your prayers for Scott and Deb. I appreciate you and your comments! (Incidentally, they have live in OH)
Thank you Kelly! “God knows what current our struggles are preparing us for, may we learn the lessons quickly.” I loved this insight.
Prayers for each state and USA today …
2 Chronicles 7
14 if My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
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19 “But if you turn away and forsake My statutes and My commandments which I have set before you, and go and serve other gods, and worship them, 20 then I will uproot them from My land which I have given them; and this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight, and will make it a proverb and a byword among all peoples.
21 “And as for this house, which is exalted, everyone who passes by it will be astonished and say, ‘Why has the Lord done thus to this land and this house?’ 22 Then they will answer, ‘Because they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, who brought them out of the land of Egypt, and embraced other gods, and worshiped them and served them; therefore He has brought all this calamity on them.’ ”
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Lord, I look around and see wickedness. Humility is difficult to find. So many have forsaken You, Lord, so many. Healing and forgiveness are desperately needed in our land and all lands around the world. Lord, help us and protect us please, today and in the days to come.
Amen
Amen….. Thank you Jesus for this honor and privilege to vote in the USA…God be with our states and country I pray
Amen!
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I agree with these prayers and for your heart re: acquaintance!
Glad you liked the song! ❤ Hugs, sister!
I think of my mom through this. Ten years ago she was diagnosed with cancer. Everything happened so quickly. It had spread everywhere and there was nothing that could be done. She knew. She knew that she was living in her final days, yet she still always said “I’m okay, God’s got this.” Even though she was scared and hurting, she trusted God, she knew that she would soon be permanently healed from this. She had all of her trust in him. I want to have complete trust in him like that. I want to be able to just hand over all aspects of my life and say God, this is all yours, you have this! I am such a control freak and I don’t like to do that. I always want control of every situation, even when I can’t really control it. I strive for that kind of faith, fully giving him control and complete trust in all aspects of my life.
I understand your mom. I was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer 8 years ago. My oncologist said with treatment I could live 1-3 years. I told him then that I would beat those odds. Six years and 78 treatments later, I quit treatment because of the damage it caused my body. I wanted quality of life over quantity. I had my last treatment in February 2022 and at that time my oncologist said 12-15 months in which I replied you don’t know my Jesus. Here I am 20 months later and still giving all the glory to God. The day I was diagnosed 8 years ago, I handed it over to God and said I can’t do this on my own.
Hallelujah Katie! Faith like that!!
Praise the Lord. ❤️
Praying for you, dear Katie, as you continue to live out God’s plan for you! May our awesome God continue to give you peace and strength until He carries you home to be with Him forever! ❤️
Thank you for sharing your testimony Katie. I’m sure there were times of fear and wondering, but you chose to trust God and Him with the outcome. Ultimately, we all have similar stories, but different circumstances, that bring us to the same crossroads:
Do we trust God and His Power to work in is and in our circumstances
Or do we go it alone (in fear/pride) in our own power and strength.
And even if the circumstances don’t turn out how we would like, with our human “lens” and preferences
God’s way is always good. His plans are greater
Wow Katie! Amazing testimony. Praying for God to continue to hold you and strengthen you.
Thank you for your testimony ❤️. Glory be to God ❤️
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Wonderful testimony of faith! Prayers for you Katie as you continue to navigate God’s plans for you.❤️
You don’t know my jesus! I love those words, Katie Dailey! No trust words ! Praying God continue to bless you with good health and may you continue to shine for Him..❤
Agreeing with our sisters here! Hugs! ❤
For some reason, my mind went to the faith – or lack thereof – of the Israelites in Egypt instead of Moses’ faith. It reminds me of how long drawn out times of suffering or disappointment can “make our heart sick” as it states in Proverbs 13. Exodus 6 tells us ‘the people did not listen to Moses because of their broken spirit and harsh slavery’.
Father, may we remember that Your promises are always good and guaranteed – even when the timing is a struggle. Forgive our faint hearts and uphold us by Your mighty right hand through all the struggles and challenges of this life.
Amen.
So true
Thank you for the prayers for America ❤️. Keep them coming and may God’s Will be done. I have nothing but to Trust you Father. May Your Peace be on all of us.
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My daughters friend, Emma, mother of 5, found out at the end of summer she has stage 3 breast cancer. I cried. We gathered a week before her first chemo, pledged our support and I prayed God would be in this whole process that is unfolding through tears.
Two weeks ago, on the group chat, on a video call i witnessed her having her beautiful, pride and joy hair being shaved off.. I balled.
Emma has always been a cheery person, one who hides her real feelings in terms of always wanting to make sure we all are okay and smiling, rather than be sad in what is going on in her life.. nothing has changed on this journey she is on. When she told me about the cancer, she joked “it’s okay, I get to have reconstructed ones and I can choose the size..” she smiled.
When we gathered before chemo the same, she kept changing the subject so as it was not about her but us.. she was making us feel easy..
The day of the shave, I balled on line, she kept us entertained.. with lines like ” if I had known how pretty my head was I might have done this sooner” she sure does look beautiful..
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Emma, is not a believer, but through this, I am seeing a strength, a determination that she will be fine.. she has to be. She fights through the darkness of this, determined, that this is here and she will go through it on her terms, peacefilled as best she can. For 10 days after chemo she is in much pain, much unease and for sure is emotional, she is drained, and unable to do much, but like the old adage say, “there day may not have gone so well, but there is always good in the day..” something like that! She finds it, she smiles through the situation.
Life has thrown her lemons, no doubt..
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BUT GOD..
…has also shown her how to make lemonade, to make life sweet and though the tart is sharp and sweet, life is like that too.
Moses believed, he knew of the God who walked with his ancestors. The God who is forever for His people.. always.
Emma, does not have Moses’ faith.. YET
BUT GOD..
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I continue to pray to Father God, each day for her, her children and all involved on this journey and season she walks..
Lord, in your mercy, hear the cries of this ‘adopted mother’ and give Emma continued peace as she goes for her next chemo session tomorrow.. May her mantra be ” I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. You are the Most High God, in whom I have lived the best parts of my life knowing, not in my own strength, but yours. I pray this for Emma, Lord God..May she know your presence, love and care on this journey.. in Jesus’ name, I pray..
BUT GOD..
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AMEN.
Sorry for the missive, I was only going to use Emma as a small example..
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Blessings galore winging their way to each address today.. wrapped in love and prayers for the Americas (especially) as life may change for them.. please God for the good..❤️
Thank you, TINA ❤️, beautiful ‘missive’ today. Praying for Emma, for salvation especially and tomorrow’s (and future) treatments.
Praying that Emma’s journey leads her to surrendering her heart to Jesus.
Tina, praying for Emma and her family. Especially praying that she will come to know Christ soon. ❤️
Praying for Emma
Yes, I agree with these ladies. May Emma see Christ in all of this. Thank you for sharing ❤️
Oh Tina, praying for Emma!
Praying for Emma (and her family), that she will accept Christ and His love . Thank you for sharing Tina.
Lord we pray for Emma to come to know you as her Savior. We pray that this trial she is facing will bring her to know you! That she will recognize her need for you. In Jesus name!
Praying for Emma
Praying for Emma ❤️
Her name is special to me… my granddaughter is Emma Grace..
Praying for Emma that she will feel God’s presence in a palpable
way and lifting you up as well as all who are supporting her.
Oh Tina, praying for Emma and all of you who love her. May she find strength and comfort from God as she goes through this treatment. I can’t think of a better vessel to learn about Jesus than you❤️
Thank you dear friends for your prayers for Emma. I will let her know she has prayer warriors all over the world lifting her up at this time, in prayer.. Thank you. ❤
Adding my prayers and amens that Emma will feel and acknowledge God’s tug on her heart while going through this experience. ❤ God bless you, Tina, and thank you for the prayers for our country! ❤
Covering Emma with prayers, for healing and also that through this valley, she comes to the peak with a new love for Christ.
Good morning SRT sisters. Praying from Canada today.
No matter the outcome of the day, our King is on the Throne.
‘For dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.’ Psalm 22:28
Amen, He has us (all of us) in His hands
Amen!! ❤️
Amen!❤️