September 2018

“He said, ‘Because hands were lifted up against the throne of the LORD, the LORD will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation.” Exodus 17:16 Israel had already faced two strong adversities at the beginning of their journey through the wilderness. First they had faced thirst and

“When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter.” Exodus 15:23 The people of Israel had left Egypt and had walked through the Red Sea. The voices of joy were audible from far away. For the first time in years the Israelites felt like

“The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 After the great exodus through which God set the people free from Egypt with a strong hand and powerful arm, the nation of Israel had to face adversity again. They knew Pharaoh because they had lived

“Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that darkness spreads over Egypt–darkness that can be felt.’ So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and total darkness covered all Egypt for three days. No one could see anyone else or move about

“So they took soot from a furnace and stood before Pharaoh. Moses tossed it into the air, and festering boils broke out on people and animals.” Exodus 9:10 When disease attacks a person, their mind is bombarded with all kinds of negative thoughts, because the enemy’s goal is to weaken