July 20, 2019
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I greet and bless everyone in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. The blessed word that God has given for you today, is from the book of Exodus 15:23, “When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter.”
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, from the above context we learn that the Israelites soon after they had crossed the Red Sea, their first station was in the wilderness, of Sher. Where they had no good water, to drink. When they came to Marah they could not drink of the waters for they were bitter, and so the name of it was called Marah. In their distress, the people fretted and quarreled with Moses. During times of trial, we should cast our care upon the Lord. And pour our hearts, before Him. Then we shall find a peaceful conscience and the comforts of the Holy Ghost.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Moses cried unto the Lord and God provided graciously for them. He directed Moses to a tree, which he cast into the waters when at once, they were made sweet. God is the great physician, If we are kept well, it is he that keeps us well. If we are made well, it is he that recovers us. He is our life. and the length of our days. After a few miles of walk, they reached Elim, where they had plenty of good water to drink. Though God may for a time allow his people to encamp by the bitter waters of Marah that shall not be the ultimate end of them. For the Lord will not allow his children to suffer beyond their capacity. Therefore let us not faint at tribulations.
My Dear Brothers and Sisters, Just as God brought the people of Israel out of their problem, God will bring you out of your problem too. He remembers you in your lowly state. He will surely bring you out of your difficult situations. In case your life has become too dry because of your financial crisis, or due to any other problem, that is holding you from moving forward in life, the Lord will pour out His blessings in abundance upon you. Today the Lord is going to perform a miracle in your life.
Prayer: Our loving heavenly Father, we thank you for this blessed day. Thank You, Lord, for providing us with sufficient water to drink. You are mighty and awesome in nature, for you changed the waters of Marah that was bitter into sweet water. Nothing is too hard for you to perform. You are all-powerful. You split the rocks and streams of water gushed into the desert. You send forth springs in the valleys and they flow between the mountains. Teach us to know the greatness of your power.
In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
