After reading today’s scripture I get a
renewed sense of several attributes of our God.
I believe the reading reminds us that God is caring, compassionate, all
mighty, all powerful and the source of life and hope. Early in the passage there are words of
reassurance and comfort. It describes
times of “passing through rivers” and “walking through fires,” and we are
reminded that God will be with us. Next,
the verses remind us of who God is. It’s
as if we needed to check the credentials of the One who was providing these
assurances. Verses 10-13 reaffirm that
He is the one and only God. Next, and
just in case we might still have doubts, the passage provides a reminder of His
power in verses 16-17 when the miracle of the parting of the Red Sea is
cited. The last few verses of this
reading seem to show the hope and promise that God represents as we picture Him
as “water in the desert.” In the 21
verses that make up today’s reading, I believe we are given words of assurance
and hope. God will be with us always,
and no matter how lost or lonely we may feel at times, He can be like water in
the desert to us, offering hope and life.
Also included in this passage are words that provide a clear
confirmation of who God is. The one and
only Lord, creator, and savior.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, You are the one and only God. Maker of all things, Lord of our Lord. Help us each day to put our faith and trust
in you, and to remember that you are always with us, Amen.
Jeff
Henricks
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