Kutoka 5:22

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?

This devotional is designed to help you see God during life’s storms. We often imagine God only being with us when things are comfortable; however, throughout scripture we see God walking through the fire WITH His people. The storms of life do not cause God to distance himself from us, but they can allow for God’s love, power, and wisdom to be visible to us and others.

People can celebrate you one day and criticize you the next. How do you stay grounded when the crowd changes? Inspired by the people who welcomed Jesus with “Hosanna” and later demanded His crucifixion, The Hosanna to Crucify Effect is a devotional series about finding your identity beyond the crowd. In this first devotional, Scripture, reflection, prayer, and biblical stories will help you receive praise without depending on it, handle criticism without being defined by it, and remain faithful to God when opinions change. You cannot control the crowd, but you can decide whose voice defines you.