Scripture: Exodus 1:8-10
Now a new king arose over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. He said to his people, “Look, the Israelite people are more numerous and more powerful than we. Come, let us deal shrewdly with them, or they will increase and, in the event of war, join our enemies and fight against us and escape from the land.”
Thought for the Day: This will begin a week with Exodus. There is no way we can explore all of Exodus in one week, but maybe this will encourage further exploration.
Things can change quickly. The Israelites were living in Egypt and enjoying a good relationship with the Egyptians. But with a change of leadership, the future of a people was forever altered. The stories of ancient Israel parallel the life of real people. One doctor’s visit; one bad choice; one new boss; one angry word; one little thing can forever alter our future. For Israel, it appeared as if the promises of God would no longer be achievable, and the people felt utterly hopeless. Yet the larger story of Exodus is one of a God who remained faithful in the midst of changing circumstances. Though the future was nothing like the Israelites thought it would be, God demonstrated faithfulness squarely in the middle of the unexpected. It just wasn’t apparent to those who were living it. Amidst our changing circumstance, let us look to the story of Exodus for confirmation of God’s faithfulness, even when we can’t see it.
Prayer: Trustworthy God, may my faith grow in confidence despite a changing and often uncertain world. Amen.
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