Exodus 5:21-22

God has created all people to be free – moving from darkness to light. In the book of Exodus, we find an early account of slavery in the lives of the Israelites. As we look at this story and witness God’s response to the plight of his people, how can we respond with courage and compassion in prayer and petition for people who experience modern slavery and human trafficking?

How do I humble myself? Humility, according to the Bible, is not something we can just up and do. Humility first comes from the hand of God. He initiates the humbling of his creatures. And once he has, the question confronts us: Will you receive it? Will you humble yourself in response to his humbling hand, or will you kick against him?

Have you been frustrated in your prayer life, not seeing the answers you’re believing for? Difficult times may follow after you pray, and answers may take time. But don’t give up! This 7-day devotional by Carter Conlon will strengthen your faith and help you keep believing that God answers prayer!

Going through the book of Exodus will help those who would love to have a thought about the passage they had read that day. This reading plan is aimed at having a systematic study in spite of the not so interesting chapters.