Scripture:
Exodus 15:1-6; Deuteronomy 7:7-9; Psalm 136:10-12
Wed, 28 December 2022

The Hand of God in Covenantal Relationship

Observation:

What did the Lord’s hand do for the Israelites?

Deeper Reflection
THE THREE PASSAGES SPEAK OF GOD’S DELIVERANCE OF the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. In the broader picture, God was calling out a people that they may worship Him and follow His ways. This is the meaning of being in a covenant – bringing what was once non-family to become family. Isn’t it incredible that our God yearns to bring us into a covenant with Himself?Creation once began in covenant with God, but because of humanity’s rebellion, fell out of that covenant and was separated from God. Yet, through the Biblical story, God repeatedly initiates covenants – with Noah and all creation, with Abraham, with Moses and the Israelites and with David – all as part of a grand plan to reconcile all things to Himself. This plan finally leads to the New Covenant, where salvation is extended to all, whether Jew of Gentile, slave or free, male or female (Gal 3:28).So together we sing with Moses and the Israelites, “The LORD is my strength and my defense; He has become my salvation. He is my God, I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him (v.2).”
Application:

Reflect on how you have seen the providential hand of God in your life this year.

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: To be united in practical love and deep relationships with each other, because we all share a covenantal relationship with our God
  • Pray for self
 

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Daily Devo
Daily Devotional Journal
Scripture:
Daniel 6:1-10
Wed, 7 June 2023

Consistent Daily Devotion to God

Observation:

What does verse 10 tell us about Daniel?

Deeper Reflection
For Daniel’s distinguishing competency and character, and commitment to ensuring that the king suffered no loss in his empire, Darius “planned to appoint” him “over the entire kingdom” (v.3). But out of jealousy, Daniel’s fellow-commissioners and the satraps attempted to accuse him of “negligence or corruption” in “government affairs” (v.4a). They could find nothing, because Daniel was “faithful” (v.4b). So, they planned to make accusation against him “with regard to the law of his God” (v.5). And they maliciously instigated Darius to establish a law that “anyone who makes a petition to any god or man” besides the king “for thirty days, shall be cast into the lion’s den” (vv.6-9).Then, “when Daniel knew that the document was signed…he continued kneeling on his knees three times a day, praying and giving thanks before his God, as he had been doing previously” (v.10). This was Daniel’s spiritual discipline with a structure of regular “three times a day”. He kept it daily. We can say that Daniel never missed his quiet time. The most important words in the verse may be “when Daniel knew that the document was signed”. They indicate the context of Daniel’s spiritual discipline: A discipleship challenge where his life was at stake. Daniel’s spiritual discipline was no mere religious ritual and routine. He could have skipped his quiet time “for thirty days” and be safe. He didn’t. Daniel’s spiritual discipline manifested his consistent daily devotion to “his God”: “he continued…three times a day…as he had been doing previously.” At the heart of this spiritual discipline was Daniel’s relationship and fellowship with “his God”.
Application:

How can I cultivate a consistent daily devotion to God?

Prayer:
Write a prayer to God as your response from your meditation on and application of the Scriptures.
Prayer Pointers:
  • Give thanks and praise
  • Pray for leaders
  • Pray for significant people
  • Pray for the Generations: That young people will seek to be devoted to God consistently
  • Pray for self
 

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