DCLM HIGHER EVERYDAY 12 DECEMBER 2021 — GOD’S POTENT PRESCRIPTION – 1
DCLM Higher Everyday 12 DECEMBER 2021 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi —GOD’S POTENT PRESCRIPTION – 1
GOD’S POTENT PRESCRIPTION – 1
BIBLE TEXT: EXODUS 15:22-27
22 So Moses brought Israel from the Red sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness, and found no water.
23 And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah.
24 And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink?
25 And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them,
26 And said, If thou wilt diligently hearken to the voice of the LORD thy God, and wilt do that which is right in his sight, and wilt give ear to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee, which I have brought upon the Egyptians: for I am the LORD that healeth thee.
27 And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.
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MEMORY VERSE: “And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them” (EXODUS 15:25).
MESSAGE
It is popularly said that, “The more you look, the less you see.” This was the case of the Israelites in our text. After their divine intervention from Egyptian slavery, they continued their journey three days in the wilderness of Shur, and found no water. Coming to Marah, and finding bitter waters, they murmured against Moses. In answer to the prayer of Moses, God showed him a tree by which the waters were sweetened. The Israelites saw more of their present predicament (thirst for water) and could not see the solution (tree) around them.
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The solutions to most of man’s problems are closer to him than he can imagine. Sin and faithlessness are twin causes of suffering and unanswered prayers.
The tree God showed Moses is symbolic of the cross of Christ. All who are weary in sin and battered by its consequences should run to the cross for forgiveness and cleansing. Christ also specialises in turning every bitter situation into a blessed moment. Pray in faith today and you will not be disappointed.
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QUOTE: Pray in faith.
CHALLENGE: Worry less and pray more.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, help me to trust You at all times and in all situations.
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)
