If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering away, you shall surely return it to him. If you see the donkey of one who hates you lying helpless under its load, you shall refrain from leaving it to him, you shall surely release it with him. Exodus 23:4

I am responsible for the well being and property of others.

How attentive am I to the plight or success of others. Am I obedient to blessing even my enemies.

This is Your heart O God. Help me today to see and act for others benefit.

Is this not the word that we spoke to you in Egypt, saying, Leave us alone that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than to die in the wilderness.” But Moses said to the people, “Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the LORD which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever. The LORD will fight for you while you keep silent.” Exodus 14:12-14

Some people get fearful when God leads them into circumstances that are difficult or require faith. Its then that they are tempted to return to “Egypt”. God’s answer is ‘do not fear’ and see the salvation of the LORD. The LORD will fight for you.

Is there anything from my old life that is drawing me backward? When I get stressed, do I lean toward God or return to worldly ways? More and more, I turn to God, His Word, prayer and the fellowship of believers.

Today, O God I realize its your battle. I will watch for Your salvation to unfold all around me. In prayer and faith I will not fear. Fight for me!

Then the sons of Israel went and did so; just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did. Exodus 12:28

In response to God’s instruction for the passover, the people of God did all they were commanded and it saved their lives.

Have I really understood that what God desires will save my life? Yes! Eternally.

God, today I begin the Mexico mission trip with the men. Work through our hands, keep our hearts soft, our joy high, and effectiveness eternal. I will do just as You have commanded me.

But against any of the sons of Israel a dog will not even bark, whether against man or beast, that you may understand how the LORD makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel.’ Exodus 11:7

God spared His people in the passover of the angel of death. The protection of God was so dramatic, not even an animal was disturbed. What amazing attention to the details. Why? Because we are to be distinct as God’s people, different!

Am I living a distinct life that is different than the average person in the world? In some ways. But, it would do me well to examine any worldly influences.

Lord God, search me and know my thoughts, actions and intent. Reveal any worldly ways that are not Yours and lead me in the way everlasting for Your name’s sake.

So Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “It is as you say.” Luke 23:3

Pontius Pilate asked a profound question with immense implication. Who are you, Jesus? If He is the promised King of the Jews, He is also whom scripture promised would be the Savior and Son of God. And He was all of these.

Jesus is not only the King of the Jews, he is my King as well.

God, what a joy to live in Your Kingdom carrying out Your will in the world. May today be another day of success.