O Lord, and leader of the house of Israel,
who appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush
and gave him the law on Sinai:
Come and redeem us with an outstretched arm.
A few months ago we had to shop for a new air conditioner, which is basically the least amount of fun you can have shopping. Usually, the reason you have to shop for an air conditioner is because yours just broke—and of course, air conditioners only and always break during the hottest heat waves of the summer. So you’re physically miserable and being asked to spend a massive amount of money just so you can go back to feeling the way you already felt before you had to spend money.
Going through the HVAC process, I reached out to several companies. I asked people in my life who they used, and ultimately we ended up going with a guy my mom knew, someone who’d been in the business for a long time and who’d served my family well in the past. Someone with a great reputation. Good ol’ Keith, the AC guy, was an easy hire for those reasons.
The air conditioning going out is a little bit of a surface-level problem. My way bigger, more pressing problem is my sinfulness. I need Jesus all the time.
I’ve walked with Him for twenty-three years now, and while I delight in what the Lord has done in my life as He’s been transforming me, I still find ways, every day, to be reminded of how much I need a Savior. I’m so grateful that the sacrifice of Jesus redeemed 14-year-old me, but wow, I’m continually reminded how His sacrifice still redeems 37-year-old me for the sins I’ve confessed to Him today!
I’m grateful this day and in this season because the God I trust with my life and death, with my private struggles and most intimate thoughts, is the same Lord who appeared to Moses in the fire (Exodus 3:2). He’s the same Lord who created all things. The God I trust today is the One who rescued and redeemed all the former saints. He is the only being with a truly pristine reputation.
Like the prophet said, “The LORD is our King. He will save us” (Isaiah 33:22). He is the same God who proved His power and love on a cross. His reputation precedes Him, and His record is flawless. We can trust Him with every need, every ache, every hope. Our Lord has redeemed us and is redeeming us with an outstretched arm. Hallelujah!
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Praise Him for all He has done to save us!!
The LORD is our King. He will save us!
Does anyone else miss the pictures with scriptures on them that used to be at the end of the devotionals each day? I used to screen shot them and make them my wallpaper every day. Does anyone know why they didn’t do it this time?
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The name Yahweh comes from the Hebrew word for “I am.” When God met Moses at the burning bush and commanded him to go back to Egypt and lead the people out, Moses asked who he should say has sent him. “God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am.’ And he said, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: “I am has sent me to you.”’ God also said to Moses, ‘Say this to the people of Israel: “The LORD [YHWH], the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.” This is my name forever, and thus I am to be remembered throughout all generations’” (Exodus 3:14–15).
Several things must be noted here in order to properly understand the significance of the name Yahweh.
First, the tetragrammaton, which is the technical term for the four letters YHWH, is based on the Hebrew word for “being.” It could be translated “I am who I am” or “I will be what I will be” or perhaps even “I am the One who is.” Regardless of the specific translation, the name speaks of the self-existence and self-sufficiency of God. All others are dependent upon Him for life and breath and existence. He is dependent upon no one. It is for this reason that the Jewish leadership in Jesus’ day thought it was scandalous, blasphemous, and worthy of death for Jesus to utter the words “Before Abraham was, I am” (John 8:58–59).
Second, the ancient Hebrew scribes considered God’s name too sacred to write or pronounce. When vowels were later added to the text, the scribes took the vowels from the word adonai, which means “lord” or “master,” and inserted them between the consonants. Instead of pronouncing Yahweh, they simply pronounced the word Adonai. Following this practice, most English versions of the Bible translate YHWH as “LORD” (all capital letters) as seen in Exodus 3:15, above. When the Scripture speaks of the Lord YHWH, then the English versions will have “Lord GOD” with the word God in all capital letters. So, both LORD and GOD in English versions stand for YHWH. The pronunciation yäˌwā is our best estimate of how YHWH would have been pronounced. Since we do not have the original vowels, we cannot know for sure. The significance is in the meaning, not the pronunciation, just as Jehovah is still a sacred name, even if it is not a technically correct spelling.
Yahweh is the covenant name for the God of Israel. In Exodus 3:15, as Yahweh speaks to Moses, He says that He is also the God of the patriarchs. Then He says, “I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, as God Almighty, but by my name the LORD I did not make myself known to them” (Exodus 6:3)
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We just had to get a new HVAC system and while that was not the point of this devotion it’s interesting that I could completely understand what she was saying!
*when things don’t go our way!
Asking for prayers for a minor thing today.. I got engaged a month ago and we are planning our wedding. We had a date held but the venue for some reason gave our date away and we are back to square one. I bought a dress already with this venue in mind as we had to tour and book and it was held. I know God has a reason for everything & he has a better plan for us but I’m asking for prayers that we get this figured out. Ironically enough our sermon Sunday was on holding onto hope when things don’t go away – this was definitely God giving me this hope before it happened so I have been somewhat calm about it so far. I could have far worse struggles. Praying for all of the requests listed!
Praying for you and your situation, AG!
Thank you Jesus! ❤️
Thank you Lord!
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Grateful for Eli Bonilla Jr gracing us with his presence today on the podcast for this week. What a man on fire for God! My 1st reading of the O Antiphons today! This was a great reflection of God and His faithful character and love for all of us. I am still struggling this week with finding my joy even though I serve a risen savior and it being Christmas time. Have been beaten up a lot by the enemy but I keep kicking him to the curb. Reading the Word helps me but the struggle is real that I am not living up to my potential as a wife, mother or a daughter. Firey darts keep getting hired my way but I cling to Jesus/God and His faithfulness and standing on His promises. Something has got to give with all the stress and mess my life has been over quite a while. Much Love and Hugs to all you SHES❤️. I pray you all had a blessed day in Jesus! Thank you for your support.
Thank you Lord for your redeeming love.
Thank you Jesus
His reputation says we can TRUST him!
@ MICHELLE PATIRE (I forgot your ❤️) :D
@ KRISTINE LOUGHMAN ❤️– Your whole comment really struck / resonated with me!! I especially appreciated the idea that the Pharisees of our day would have tried to get Jesus to weigh in on all the things that (to His heartbreak) divide us as Christians and which denomination is actually or “best” at honouring God.
@ CEE GEE ❤️, I love that song — definitely a favourite. Who am I? indeed that He would count the hairs on my head. Really, Creator?! ME?!?!?!
@ MICHELLE PATIRE — I totally understand those times of “Yes, I want You right beside me but, if that means we’re in the furnace/ lion’s den then ….hmmm…maybeeeeee….” :)
Thank you Jesus, that You have saved, are saving and will save and redeem me…May I cling to You faithfully until my last breath!
I love that God is a God who still saves me everyday. His salvation was not a one time thing, but an everyday thing. I pray the I would allow him to save me from my own sin❤️
Amen @Allison and @Cee Gee❤️ !!!
I loved the podcast today with Eli Bonilla. He said the “genesis of our identity is always God”. Like God calling Moses in spite of his past sins, mistakes, and messes- he calls me/us too- no matter our pasts and how badly we have messed up. I need to remember that!
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ALLISON BENTLEY – AMEN!❤
@Michelle Patire so good and something that stood out to me too! A good reminder is that fire refines us making us new – you have to put some of the strongest metals in the fire to make it change shape and if we want to grow in Christ we must sometimes have to go through fire to change!
SCARLET HILTIBIDAL, as I read your lines, I personalized them in my head! What a great way to get a testimony started! Thank you!❤
“I’ve walked with Him for……. years now, and while I delight in what the Lord has done in my life as He’s been transforming me, I still find ways, every day, to be reminded of how much I need a Savior. I’m so grateful that the sacrifice of Jesus redeemed …-year-old me, but wow, I’m continually reminded how His sacrifice still redeems …-year-old me for the sins I’ve confessed to Him today!”
As I read the passages today, I was reminded that Jesus didn’t just face a trial at the end of His life, but spent much of His earthly life on trial. Some of us would say the same for our lives. The early comfort Scarlet mentioned (and MICHELLE PATIRE, I think you mentioned) is so enticing, but should not be our/my focus. That is a ‘daily trial’!
SEARCHING – Praise God for His faithfulness in that tremendous need! ❤ And … Thank you for sharing some of my favorite Scriptures!
MICHELLE SMITH- Amen and your comment reminded me of one of my favorite songs by Casting Crowns:
“Who Am I”
Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name,
Would care to feel my hurt?
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart?
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who You are.
I am a flower quickly fading:
Here today and gone tomorrow.
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still You hear me when I’m calling.
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling.
And You’ve told me who I am.
I am Yours, I am Yours.
Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again?
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me?
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who You are.
I am a flower quickly fading:
Here today and gone tomorrow.
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still You hear me when I’m calling.
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling.
And You’ve told me who I am.
I am Yours.
Not because of who I am,
But because of what You’ve done.
Not because of what I’ve done,
But because of who You are.
I am a flower quickly fading:
Here today and gone tomorrow.
A wave tossed in the ocean,
A vapor in the wind.
Still You hear me when I’m calling.
Lord, You catch me when I’m falling.
And told me who I am.
I am Yours, I am Yours, I am Yours.
Whom shall I fear?
Whom shall I fear?
‘Cause I am Yours, I am Yours.
But Moses asked God, “Who am I. That I should go…” Exodus 3:11. Who am I? I am a daughter of Christ, I am a mother, I am a friend, I am a sinner, I am a giver, I am a taker, I am selfish, I am thoughtful, I am forgiven BUT most of all I am chosen- just like Moses- chosen by God for Gods glory- Lord help me to stay on Your path reflecting light for Your glory! Happy Monday She’s!
Amen!❤️
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Isaiah 33:22
For the Lord is our Judge.
the Lord is our Lawgiver,
the Lord is our King.
He will save us.
!!! Yes, He will save us. He is our redeemer.
We just found out that my husbands son has been cheated on by his fiancee. Not once, but twice. He is such a sweet person. Please pray for God to heal his broken heart.
How wonderful is it that the same God that we depend and rely on today is the same God who formed the earth? Who created us? Who backed Moses to free the people from the Egyptians? And so much more? I am humbled and in awe of that fact that He loved me enough to be here for me too. I thought a fight was over and I found out this weekend it isn’t. I’m still not sure how I personally feel about it, but I know God has it and He alone is fighting this battle. My job is to have faith and not wrestle it out of His hands, just let the great I Am handle it!
Hallelujah!! Good morning and Happy Monday sweet She’s! I (we) can trust Him with every need, ache and hope! YES I (we) can! I believe I asked for prayer recently as I’m going to be off work for 2 weeks starting on Friday. Hallelujah! First time ever in the past 13 years! When I took this new position, I put my trust in Him knowing I would be off. Other than the already-paid holidays and the very little PTO I had left, I put my trust on My Jesus for the rest! ONCE again Jehovah Jireh has provided! I received an Unexpected monetary gift that will provide for those days that I won’t be getting paid! I knew, that I knew that my family and I would be OK! Thank you for praying. God heard your prayers! God is SO good! AND I trust HIM! I had written a lot more, but hit the delete all button, so I’m hoping I commented everything I wanted to. Either way, I just want to say I love you all and so thankful for this BEAUTIFUL community of She’s.
The same God that spread the heavens wide
The same God that was crucified
Is calling us all by name…
You are calling us all by name.
An incredible reminder today. The God who called to Moses is that very God who is calling my name and yours.
God, please remove my sins as I journey this advent season
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Walking with Jesus is worth it, but it is so hard to follow the example of dying to self, and living for Him…
I noticed there was a similarity with the Angel of the Lord in the burning bush. The bush was not consumed, though on fire. I thought of Daniel’s friends in the fiery furnace in Daniel 3. They were not consumed, because there was a fourth man in the fire, my own assumption is that this was also the Angel of the Lord. Either way, both times the Lord was in the fire, and the bush and Daniel’s friends were not consumed.
I believe this is a word that when we go through fiery trials, if God is with us, we will not be consumed.
I would think this should be encouraging to me, but right now, I feel more angry and disappointed that I have to be put in a fiery furnace to begin with, lol. If I’m being honest.
That’s how I am feeling today. Of course, I know God can change my heart. The Lord help us all be more like Him and desire His will above our own.
Lord come! I need you! And God replied, I will be with you! Amen
Oh, Lord, help me from being like the Pharisees!
The readings have been so much like Lenten readings. This has been a good focus for me… WHY did this Baby come? Well, to save me, of course!
We have been studying Genesis in Bible class on Sundays. The last few weeks, we have been looking at Moses a lot. This week the lesson was focused on the pending sacrifice of Isaac. One of the questions was on the parallels to Christ. I was, like, I know! I know! Heeheehee!
So thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross that puts me in right standing before the Father. Nothing I’ve done or will do will earn my salvation. Only Jesus. I pray He returns soon to make ALL things new. I am thankful that He is our rescuer and redeemer in the big things and small things too. I needed this reminder to trust in Him.
Praying that everyone is having a lovely Christmas season <3
I read a devotional by Vaneetha Risner this weekend that really helped me to understand the sacrifice God made when He sent His only Son to Earth for us. One of the lines from her writing: “I’ve always focused on the ultimate sacrifice, the saving work of Christ on the cross, but often overlooked the enormous sacrifice inherent in the incarnation. Just as the crucifixion involved sacrifice and separation from God, so did the incarnation. Jesus enjoyed unending fellowship with the Trinity until he interrupted that union when he entered humanity. God came to earth as a helpless baby. The frailest of all creatures. Dependent on his earthly parents. Unable to take care of his own needs.”
We are looking forward to our first grandchild being born this coming year. What a joy and blessing a baby is! But so helpless, unable to care for themself, dependent on others. How amazing is it that God Himself, who literally created all things and all things happen because of Him, came to Earth as a baby to show US how much He loves US – wow…pretty amazing!
Wow LAURA DIANNE. That is certainly a way to think about it. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Jesus, my Lord, King and Savior!
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Thank you God for never changing. In a world of change, I pray I always keep constant focus on you. In Jesus name, amen!
Lord, come! My attention was drawn to John 5:42 But I know you, that you do not have the love of God in you; and Philippians 2:11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
We may fool ourselves, or try to, and we may fool others – but God is not fooled and knows the truth of our hearts, and all will ultimately confess Jesus as Lord.
Reminded of Psalm 51:10 Create in me a clean heart O God … and also Micah 6:8 … do justly, to love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.
KENDAL RAGLAND – welcome
Echoing KELLY (NEO) in praying for those caring for their husbands LYNNE FROM AL, LINDA IN NC, NANCY S, DIANE MOM, GRAMSIESUE
and thank you KELLY (NEO) ❤️ for the screenshot suggestion, and thank you to you and CEE GEE ❤️ for the hymn reminder, O Come Emmanuel.
Praying for:
MERCY – healing of eye and health of all in home
TAMI C & MANDI – anxiety & finals week of college student children
CATHERINE MCVEY, GAYLE CRAIK, TERESA DONLEY and others facing health challenges
SARAH D and other teachers – health in the last days of this semester
AZ WALKER – Katie’s sobriety & finding new job
BETH RITCHASON – you and husband as you make decisions
A WALTON – family health
And friend and their family whose dad passed away over the weekend
ADRIENNE – I don’t know either whether, or that, there is any significance to Mary not being mentioned by name in this verse but being mentioned by name elsewhere. I did see farther down in that same chapter (John 11:39) where Lazarus wasn’t mentioned name, so maybe just writing style?
Thank you to those praying for my friend’s daughter. Still a long way to go but, praise the Lord, is stable after transplant surgery.
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So grateful! Amen!
Happy Monday She’s. What a great devotional to start the week. Reminding myself of who I have with me all the time. I tend to feel like I’m on an island and God isn’t really with me sometimes, but this was a great reminder.
Kelly (NEO) I love that you reference He Reads Truth. I forget about it sometimes and then when you mention it and I go and read the devotional I always get something out of it.
Please pray for my office. We are a small company and may be losing an employee to a company that can pay significantly more.
Hallelujah and Amen for our savior Jesus Christ!
You are the same God! Thank You for never changing, always remaining faithful, for being forever good!
Thank you for coming Lord even as we chose this slavery to sin –
This verse from John stood out today: “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life.” How easy it is to miss what is right under our noses. The Pharisees who heard Jesus teach were RIGHT THERE but still missed him! They were so busy arguing the finer points of the law, or trying to catch Jesus in a loophole. I imagine today they would have been debating the correct way to baptize: sprinkle versus dunk, or deciding on the “correct” style of worship music. I don’t want that to be me. I don’t want to be so concerned with the details that I miss the big picture.
AMEN
From He Reads Truth:
“When we say, ‘Lord, come!’ we are acknowledging a condition of our heart and need for a Savior who frees us from our bondage and brings us into the kingdom of life and liberty. This reality is precisely what Jesus, our Lord, did when He first came for us. By coming as a human being, taking the posture and heart of a servant and humbling Himself as a sacrifice for our sin, Jesus liberates everyone who trusts in Him from their sin and corruption. He saves us.
“And it’s because of this that we can confess today, ‘Lord, come!’ Jesus is the Lord, the Judge, Lawgiver, King, and Savior we need. Because of what He has done, we can rejoice and long for His coming kingdom when all things will be made new.”
MELANIE – praying you are feeling better today
CHERRIE BREWER ❤️
MERCY – sorry you are facing frustrating situations. Praying the Lord gives you peace in the mess
MARI V – I hope all went well with your in-person church visit
NICOLE BURKE – how is your pregnancy going?
KRISINE LOUGHMAN – praying your feet have been cooperating with you ❣️
LAUREN GW – praying your husband has continued to move in a positive direction and you and the kiddos can spend more time with him
ASH H – how is Milo?
LYNN FROM AL, DIANE MOM, GRAMSIESUE, NANCY S, LINDA IN NC – praying for extra grace for you today as you care for your husbands
Moses asked ‘who am I to appear before Pharaoh’ and God replied ‘I will be with you’
The question isn’t who are we, it is who is with us. If I AM is with you, the discussion is settled. Thank you Lord for being with us
This is powerful, thank you for sharing. We waste so much time trying to figure out who we are – we need to seek out WHO GOD IS and know Him intimately.
Amen!
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Grateful! Thank you Lord
SCARLET HILTIBIDAL.. THIS! THIS RIGHT HERE, had me jumping in my seat this morning!..
I’m so grateful that the sacrifice of Jesus redeemed 14-year-old me, but wow, I’m continually reminded how His sacrifice still redeems 37-year-old me for the sins I’ve confessed to Him today! What truth! What beautiful truth.
YES. YES. YES. AMEN.
He is, does, and in my heart I know He will continue to redeem,save, transform, heal, comfort, provide for, guide, direct and Love me, in all thst I am.
O Lord, Come and redeem us with an outstretched arm..
BUT GOD..
AMEN.
Happy Monday covered in prayers and wrapped in love and hugs..❤️