Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule:
Exodus 1-4
Have you ever wondered why British sailors are called “limeys”? Well, hundreds of years ago, modern medicine was still in its infancy. Sailors would drop like flies from scurvy on long sea voyages. But British sailors accidentally discovered a truth that was to impact the health and lives of thousands. They found that the dreaded scurvy could be stopped with the addition of limes to the sailors’ diet. This fruit, unknown to them, contained vitamin C. Who would have thought that the difference between life and death could be a humble lime! So, because British sailors sucked on limes, they became known as “limeys.”
Life is delicately balanced. It can be negatively affected, and even ended, by the smallest deficiency or addition. Add an extra carbon molecule to oxygen, and you get carbon dioxide, which can be fatal if too much is inhaled. This substance, much like vitamin C, is unseen, yet potent.
What is true in the physical realm has similar parallels in the spiritual realm. We are about to make a journey that will demonstrate the fine balance of deliverance, direction, and dedication. The Book of Exodus paints three pictures for the Bible student. First is the picture of God’s deliverance of the people of God from the horrors of bondage. The second picture will be a beautiful portrayal of God’s faithful guidance of these same people through the wilderness of life and the trials it brings. The third picture will show us the glory of God as the Israelites trusted His willingness to dwell with His people. We can trust a God who is faithful to deliver, direct, and dwell among His people.
Prayer Requests:
Personal
- Lord, please help me to trust you to deliver me from the wiles of the Devil and the deceitfulness of my flesh.
- Lord, please help me to trust you to direct me in every decision that I need to make.
- Lord, please help me to trust you to never leave me nor forsake me.
Political
- Representative Steven Johnson – District 072 – Wayland
- Representative Cynthia Johnson – District 005 – Detroit
- Senator Ruth Johnson – District 014 – Holly