site logo
  • About Us
    • Our Staff
    • Our History
    • News
  • Contact Us
  • FREE!
    • FREE Digital Mag
    • Weekly Downloads
    • Resources
  • Print Subscriptions
  • NEW! CC Churchlink
Homepage > Bible Study Tools > Application > The Lesson and Life for January 15, 2012
January 16, 2012  |  By Mike

The Lesson and Life for January 15, 2012

Print

By Matt Thompson

 

The story of Israel’s deliverance from Egypt is so familiar to many of us we may be tempted to skim over the words written in chapter 15. God received glory as words of praise from his people filled the air. They sang about his faithfulness, his deliverance, and how he is their great warrior. They sang in unity—with one heart—during the exodus from Egypt. The praise, dancing, and singing erupted again when Pharaoh’s horses, chariots, and men were consumed by the sea. 

 

The Cost of Disobedience

Then it happened. It was inevitable. Three days into the hot desert without water. The songs of praise ceased. They stopped to drink and the water was bitter. They grumbled. Moses called to God and God purified the water. 

As they drank the fresh water, God gave them a law. All they had to do was listen to his voice and do what is right in his eyes and he would protect them from the illnesses the Egyptians had faced. Ultimately, the Israelites did not hold up their end of the bargain.

 

The Promise of Blessing

How do you face your trials—your waterless days in the desert? How will you face the “three-day waterless heat?” At times you may find yourself sitting beside bitter water; but you don’t have to stay there. If you persevere in those moments, you will enjoy the sweet water he has waiting for you. 

James 1:2, 3 says, “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.”

May we sing praises in the midst of deliverance and moments of uncertainty.

 

Matt Thompson ministers with the Geneva Church of Christ in Geneva, Ohio. He and his wife Angel have two children: Joshua and Faith.

Lesson and Life Matt Thompson
Previous StoryIn The World for January 22, 2012
Next StoryThe macro God in our micro world

Comments: no replies

Join in: leave your comment Cancel Reply

(will not be shared)

Search

Helpful Resources

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Get the latest news, plus links to new posts at LookoutMag.com directly to your inbox every month.





Christian Standard Media

We provide true-to-the-Bible resources that inspire, educate, and motivate people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. For 150 years we have been serving the Christian community with products that have but one purpose: bringing the Bible to life.

Contact

16965 Pine Lane, Suite 202
Parker, CO 80134
800-543-1353
Lookout@christianstandardmedia.com

[contact-form-7 id=”24009″ title=”Subscribe for Free!_copy”]

Magazine WordPress Theme made by ThemeFuse