DCLM Sincere Milk 25 August 2023 — Go Forward
DCLM Sincere Milk 25 August 2023 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Go Forward
Topic: Go Forward
Text: Exodus 14:10-16
11And they said unto Moses, Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken us away to die in the wilderness? wherefore hast thou dealt thus with us, to carry us forth out of Egypt?
12Is not this the word that we did tell thee in Egypt, saying, Let us alone, that we may serve the Egyptians? For it had been better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that we should die in the wilderness.
13And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
14The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.
15And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:
16But lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it: and the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea.
Key Verse: “And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward:” Exodus 14:15
Message
The children of Israel were at a point where they were between the Red sea and Pharaoh the enemy; and the first thing on their mind was to cry out unto Moses. Meanwhile, Moses in turn cried unto God and God was saying instead of crying, “go forward”. What this means is, make a move and take action. Moses obeyed all the instructions that God gave him. He told the children of Israel not to fear. He also assured them that the Egyptians they saw that day, they would see them no more forever. As he lifted up his rod towards the sea, it parted and they moved on to victory.
Also Read: DCLM Sincere Milk 24 August 2023 — Say No
When some children are faced with challenges, instead of praying to God, they cry to their parents, uncles, aunties or friends; all they do is to cry. The Lord is encouraging you through His word that instead of crying unto anybody, cry unto Him and He will answer you. He said, “Call upon me in the day of trouble and I will deliver you.” The solution to every need or challenge is in God. Man will fail you, but God cannot fail. However, you need to take the first step of surrendering your life to Him and making Him your Friend. Then, you can call on Him at any time and He will answer you.
Further Reading: Exodus 14:28-31
Prayer for today: You know my needs. As I call on You today, please, answer my prayers.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
