Day 36

In the wilderness.  This week’s passage covers the Hebrews “exodus” from Egypt, and their commencement into the wilderness.  There are several terrific accounts revealing the power of God, as well as His evident concern for His people.  We will observe the numerous “wilderness experiences” of the Israelites.  Furthermore, we will see parallels with our “wilderness experiences.”

Exodus 13-15.  “Why Lord?”

The sequence of events we read in this passage will become very familiar as we walk through the next several chapters.  The Hebrews had been in slavery for over 400 years, nearly twice as long as the United States has been a nation.  As it came to an end, they watched as God displayed His power before Pharaoh, and finally he yielded.  And now they’re free!  
They celebrated their independence, and intentionally set a day aside to remember it annually.  They left with the wealth of Egypt and God’s leading.  Then at the Red Sea they saw Pharaoh’s army closing in.  Their immediate response was, “Why were we brought out here to die in the wilderness?”—we will see that response appear several more times.  Nevertheless, God provides another miracle.  God delivered them, and they celebrated with song and dance.  In the very next paragraph the people complain to Moses about a lack of good water.
God’s answer to their “why’s?” is found in 15:25; a “test.”
How have you done with your wilderness tests?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?