Exodus 17:8-16 In Jewish tradition, Amalek symbolizes doubt. And like Amalek, doubt is our most relentless adversary. One we must fight against all our days. What seems to make doubt such a formidable foe is that: 1) Doubt is arbitrary2) Doubt is frustrating3) Doubt is deeply personal Doubt is only overcome as we resist it through the strength God gives. No amount…

Exodus 16:1-7 Our memories do not accurately record our past experiences. And we are too easily seduced into rosy retrospection that makes us yearn for yesterday. The believer must be vigilant to challenge nostalgic impulses that blind us to the great things God is doing Right Now. Otherwise we look back to the time before we knew Christ, and we prefer those…

Fading FaithExodus 15:21-27Who could have imagined that after witnessing the parting of the Red Sea, that Israel’s faith would wane so quickly? But just three days after witnessing the power of God, Israel is reverting to murmuring and complaining about their condition. How does that happen? What can cause faith to be so easily deflated? Ungratefulness. Bitterness. Pride.These are the three most…

Exodus 14:26-29 At the Red Sea, God made His love for Israel profoundly clear. In an even more unprecedented manner, He has made known His love for us in sacrificing His only begotten Son. There are intense moments in every believer’s walk, where it feels like we are losing the battle. Our options for relief are few, and we feel trapped. Be…

Exodus 14:13-18 God will surely deliver His people and make a way through the rough waters of our Red Seas. And what should we do while we wait on the Lord? And our God will do all the rest!

Exodus 14:10-12 In times of great suffering, we are faced with only two choices. We can either stubbornly dig in to our faith commitment. Or we can give in to the pressure and deny our faith in God. In our text Israel is choosing to give in to the pressure. They regret choosing freedom over tyranny. They confess that had they a…

Exodus 13:17-22 I should be further along in my walk with Christ. I feel like I am just going around in circles. Nothing is changing. I must be failing God. Have you ever felt like that? Many believers do. But if you inquire how they arrived at this conclusion, their answer will likely be based on feelings and assumptions. The truth is…

Am I There Yet? Exodus 13:17-22 I should be further along in my walk with Christ. I feel like I am just going around in circles. Nothing is changing. I must be failing God. Have you ever felt like that? Many believers do. But if you inquire how they arrived at this conclusion, their answer will likely be based on feelings and…