After long years of slavery and mistreatment in Egypt, the people of Israel were finally free to follow Moses, their leader, to the land God had promised them. However, they had a long road ahead. Many enemies and many challenges were awaiting them.

Soon after leaving Egypt, the Israelites faced their first challenge. Before them was Red Sea. Behind them was the enemy army, bent on destruction. They were, of course, overcome with fear. That’s when Moses told the people, “Fear ye not, stand still… the Lord shall fight for you” (Exodus 14:13-14).

We too have a long walk ahead of us on our way to heaven. Just like the people of Israel, we will have to face difficulties, trials and temptations in our daily lives. If we let fear take control, we show that we doubt God’s ability to take care of us and fulfill His perfect plan for our lives.
The Word of God is full of promises to encourage us and let us know that we never journey alone. Get to know God’s Word and claim the promises that are there for His children to enjoy. Don’t be afraid! The Lord will fight for you!

Who Are You Going to Serve?
The story of Elijah challenging the false prophets on Mt. Carmel is certainly an exciting one. He asked the people, “How long halt ye between two opinions? If the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him” (1 Kings 18:21).

The people didn’t know what to say at first, but after seeing the undeniable power of God, as a result of Elijah’s courage and in answer to his prayer, they all bowed down and shouted, “The LORD, he is the God; the LORD, he is the God” (v. 39).

Jesus told us very clearly, “No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.” (Matthew 6:24).

We need to decide once and for all who we are going to serve. It is a decision that will affect our lives in every area and in every way. Shalom!

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After long years of slavery and mistreatment in Egypt, the people of Israel were finally free to follow Moses, their leader, to the land God had promised them. However, they had a long road ahead. Many enemies and many challenges were awaiting them.

Do u Actually think that Egyptians That is An African Country Meaning Black men then Enslaved the Israelites??

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Do u Actually think that Egyptians That is An African Country Meaning Black men then Enslaved the Israelites??

Yes, ...then Egypt was the World Power just as we have the United State of America today as the World Power. Moreso, it is fulfillment of God's prophecy to Abraham. Read the following verses of the Bible for clarity.

God said to Abram, "You can know for sure that your descendants will live in a land that is not their own, where they will be slaves, and they will be oppressed for 400 years. (Genesis 15:13)

God told Abraham that his descendants would be foreigners living in another country and that the people there would make them slaves and mistreat them for 400 years. (Acts 7:6)

Shalom!

The Disciple of Christ Always tells the Truth
Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. (Leviticus 19:11 KJV)

The strong desire that each of us has to be loved, accepted, praised and admired by others can many times lead us to be dishonest and cause us to not be as transparent and authentic as we ought to be. Some people lie in order to avoid facing the consequences of their errors. We all have a tendency to deceive others from time to time.

Honesty is a fundamental quality in the formation of our character. God says that what comes out of our mouths reveals who we really are. That’s why He tells us not to lie: “Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile” (Psalm 34:13). So, we all need to recognize where we have failed so that we can work on being truthful at all times.

God hates lying because He is the truth. Satan, however, is the father of lies. A Christian needs to always tell the truth and do it with love. A family cannot be happy if there are dishonest relationships. A marriage cannot be blessed by God if there is a lack of trust between husband and wife. When we insist on telling the truth, we show that we are true disciples of Christ.

Family, blessing from God...

God made human beings special; different from everything else He had created. The Lord God made men and women and “blessed them.” He had so much love and care in creating them that He made them “in his own image” (Genesis 1:27). Only human beings have been given the privilege of communicating with the Creator. In the Garden of Eden, man and woman walked together in communion with God (3:, but with man’s sin and fall, that link was broken.

Our communication and communion with God was restored through His Son, Jesus Christ, the Word. God’s own words are recorded in the pages of the Bible. This Word has power to change lives and it is through this Word that God desires to bless the most sacred institution on the face of the earth—the family. He wants to be present in each home, bringing peace, forgiveness and harmony.

God is in the storms
...the Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm, and the clouds are the dust of his feet. Nahum 1:3 (KJV)

A sunny day can quickly turn into a dark one when a sudden, strong storm rolls in. The same can happen in our lives. One moment everything is rosy, but in the next adversity strikes. It’s difficult to understand why we have to face suffering and difficulties, the tempests of life.
We know that one of the reasons why God permits suffering is to discipline us. He disciplines us because he loves us. We can easily fall into sin when we forget that our disobedience will bring His loving discipline.

Paul was blinded in order that he might pay closer attention to what God was trying to teach him. Jonah almost lost his life when he was swallowed by a fish in order that he might learn the importance of obeying the Lord. God doesn’t enjoy seeing us suffer, but He loves us so much that He doesn’t want us to have to face the painful consequences of going our own way. If you are suffering today because of your own disobedience, remember that God only desires to re-direct your steps and draw you closer to Him. His discipline is a promise of hope based on His love. Look for Him in the storms of life.

God Cares For Us While We Sleep
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. Psalm 127:2 (KJV)

Our God, who never sleeps, has given sleep to us. He knows how much we need this rest and refreshment. However, worry and fear can often rob us of our sleep. God wants us to rest peacefully, not fretfully. He doesn’t want His children to become anxious, but to rest in Him. We can only do this if we have trust in His power and His love.

Sleep is a daily reminder that we are not God. He doesn’t need sleep, but we do. Psalm 121:4 says, “Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” Since God is awake all night, there is no reason for us to stay awake too! He is taking care of things. Our Lord wants us to trust Him and give all our worries to Him. He carefully watches over His loved ones while they sleep. Good night!