– Scripture:

             What Makes You Different

God told Moses, “Get up early in the morning and confront Pharaoh as he goes down to the water. Tell him, ‘God’s Message: Release my people so they can worship me. If you don’t release my people, I’ll release swarms of flies on you, your servants, your people, and your homes. The houses of the Egyptians and even the ground under their feet will be thick with flies. But when it happens, I’ll set Goshen, where my people live, aside as a sanctuary—no flies in Goshen. That will show you that I am God in this land. I’ll make a sharp distinction between your people and mine. This sign will occur tomorrow.’”

                      Exodus 8:22-23 MSG

 – Reflection:

God sent plague to Pharaoh and his people to free the Israelites from slavery. What caught my attention was that the Israelites lived right next door, but the plagues never touched them. Whether it was swarms of flies, hordes of frogs, or their livestock falling dead, the Israeli side was untouched. God put a distinction of favor and blessing upon His people.

Where do we go from here?

You have an advantage. You’re not doing life by yourself. It’s not up to your skill, talent, and connections. There’s a force behind you breathing in your direction, protecting you, guiding you, favoring you. The Most High God has set you apart. Honor that…

Our Prayer for Today

Father, thank you for setting us apart from everyone else; it is fantastic to know that you are taking care of those who have taken up the work you provided before we were born. You knew exactly what the world needed and when it would need it. This is why our talents are activated differently and at different times. It is a great honor to be a child of yours. Amen