Exodus 6:6-8

“I believe…”

I am the Lord, and I will free you from the burdens of the Egyptians and deliver you from slavery to them. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. I will take you as my people, and I will be your God. You shall know that I am the Lord your God, who has freed you from the burdens of the Egyptians. I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; I will give it to you for a possession. I am the Lord.

Exodus 6:6-8

“You will be my people and I will be your God” is a recurring refrain throughout the Old Testament. (Leviticus 26:12, Jeremiah 31:33, 32:38, Ezekiel 37:27, Zechariah 8:8) This is not a statement of cognitive believe, but of belonging and trust.

  • What does it mean for us to be God’s people today?

  • How can we live in devotion to God?

  • Where in your life do you need belonging and trust?

  • Is there anyone you know who is looking for a place of belonging?

PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK

Gracious and holy Father, please give me intellect to understand you, reason to discern you, diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you, a spirit to know you, a heart to meditate upon you, ears to hear you, eyes to see you, a tongue to proclaim you, a way of life pleasing to you, patience to wait for you, and perseverance to look for you. Grant me a perfect end, your holy presence, a blessed resurrection, and life everlasting.  Amen.

Drew DixonComment