delving

Friday, February 16, 2018 (7:22 a.m.)

Holy God,

You are so good. I love You so much. Thank You that You are all You say You are.

You told Moses (Exodus 34:6), “I am the LORD, I am the LORD, the merciful and gracious God. I am slow to anger and rich in unfailing love and faithfulness.” Thank You Father.

Thank You that we get to delve into and study more of Your Truth. Mm, yes. Thank You Father. Comments for this chapter offer so much hope.

As we approach this section together, Father I am asking You to lead and guide me in what You would have me take away into the day. Reading The Life Recovery Bible comments, I am learning:

34:1-4 The people of Israel sinned against you in making the gold calf (32:1-35). You were willing to give them another chance. After Moses went down from Mount Sinai with the original tablets, he smashed them in his anger (32:19). You showed Your grace by rewriting them.

Thank You Father that “Our failures can never be so great that God will not forgive us.”

34:5-7 “As we commit ourselves to God and let Him change us, it is important that we get to know God’s character. He is compassionate, gracious, patient, loving, trustworthy, forgiving, and just.” Mm… thank You!

34:29-35 “This experience gave Moses the faith he needed to continue leading the Israelites through the wilderness. Drawing close to God should provide us with the strength we need to make it through our wilderness experience.” Oh yes please Father.

You are good. Steadfast. Perfect. All the things we are not. We are made in Your image. And You love us. Continue Your work in growing us as You wish.

I love You Father. And I truly find hope and strength while delving deeply into Your Word. Empower and embolden me in taking Your Truth with me into the day. I love You. Thank You. Amen.

(341 words ~ 8:25 a.m.)