Higher Everyday

Key Verse

“And he cried unto the LORD; and the LORD shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet: there he made for them a statute and an ordinance, and there he proved them” (Exodus 15:25).

Text — Exodus 15:22-26

Message

After a remarkable breakthrough, a believer or congregation may encounter a big challenge. Such was the case with the children of Israel after experiencing miraculous deliverance at the Red Sea. They continued with their journey to the Wilderness of Shur where they encountered a daunting challenge: the bitter water at Marah. The children of Israel did not manage the situation with maturity as a people who had experienced God’s faithfulness on several occasions, as they resorted to murmuring and complaining, instead of crying to God and tap once again from the riches of His benevolence. The attitude of the Israelites is still being repeated today among youths when they face challenges in their studies, career and ministry.

However, Moses, knowing that the mercies of God never fail, cried out to the Lord for help. God responded to his prayer by revealing a solution to him and the bitter water became sweet. This remarkable miracle underscores the Lord’s unwavering availability in times of crisis. When we fervently cry out to Him, He will unfailingly provide solutions to our seemingly insurmountable problems.

Quote

The bitter water became sweet

Challenge

God is bigger than your challenge.

Prayer for today

Lord, help me to depend on You in times of troubles.