Exodus 6:1a Then the LORD said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh….”
At this point in the semester, I am mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted, and that exhaustion weighs heavily. It’s cyclic. I can pretty much count on being tapped out at this point each year. By now it seems like I would be able to lift my eyes from the overwhelming exhaustion and focus them on my precious Savior, but just like Moses, my gaze seems stuck on my stressors and obstacles instead of my mighty God.
Exodus 6:1b “…Because of my mighty hand he will let them go….”
I always try to find the message God has for me in scripture, and I truly think He is calling me yet again to focus on Him, trust Him, keep my eyes on Him. And classic Beth, classic Moses, instead of seeing my error and correcting it (Sorry, God. I’m focusing on my problems instead of You. Thank You for the refocus), I’m still stuck in this cycle of “I can’t. I’m not strong enough. The obstacles are too formidable.” Jesus, Help me break this cycle.
Exodus 6:1c “…because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country.”
Lord, Thank You for this day, this scripture, this refocus. You are bigger than any struggle, stronger than any challenge. You have already won the war for my soul, and I know that because of You, I am more than a conqueror. Forgive me for failing to claim my victorious life in You. Help me to shift my focus from my exhaustion to my precious Savior. You are enough. Your power is sufficient. You’ve got me. Draw me closer. Amen.
Exodus 6:29 …He said to him, “I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.”
Have a blessed day.
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