The
Hebrew people’s biblically recorded journey from Egypt to the Promise Land
offers many lessons. It was in the desert where the idolatrous influence of
Egypt and the deep scars of enslavement were confronted. While wandering
through open wilderness God’s people learned to chase after the cloud and trust
God’s daily provision. Climatic moments brought the Ten Commandments, deliverance
from enemies, cleansing from cultivators of sedition and most importantly, learning
to do God’s will God’s way. Lord, thank You for streams of life that only the
desert can reveal.
A serious pursuit of godliness requires an equally serious renunciation of worldliness. Too often, we measure spirituality with false scales. While being wisely selective with our public vices we are less so with our private attitudes and perspectives. In reality, it is the thoughts and intents of the heart where the greatest battles must be waged; our actions will ultimately align with the condition of our hearts. Lord God, You know me inside out, You are not fooled by human facades. Plow my heart with Your Word and Spirit and leave nothing unturned. Refresh my inward man that I may outwardly glorify You in all places at all times.
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