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Just Around the Corner

  • When they came to Marah, they couldn't drink from the waters of Marah, for they were bitter. Therefore its name was called Marah. The people murmured against Moses, saying, "What shall we drink?" Then he cried to Yahweh. Yahweh showed him a tree, and he threw it into the waters, and the waters were made sweet. There he made a statute and an ordinance for them, and there he tested them. He said, "If you will diligently listen to Yahweh your God's voice, and will do that which is right in his eyes, and will pay attention to his commandments, and keep all his statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I am Yahweh who heals you." They came to Elim, where there were twelve springs of water and seventy palm trees. They encamped there by the waters. Exodus 15:23-27 WEB.

    The Israelites had been traveling for three days through a desert wasteland when they arrived at Marah. The water at Marah was bitter (poisoned), and they could not drink it. Thirsty and without water, the camp soon began to grumble against Moses. After Moses prayed, the Lord showed him a tree that he threw into the water, and it became sweet.

    After Mara's bitter waters, their very next stop was Elim, where there were twelve springs of water. An abundance of water. More than they needed. There was a spring for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. There were also seventy palm trees so they could rest in the shade. It was an oasis in the desert.

    Their test this time was no water in sight, but their breakthrough was right around the corner. The next trial the Israelites faced was no food in sight, though an abundance was just around the corner. Do you see the pattern? Each time they were near their breaking point, they were right before breaking through with an abundance.

    Don't give up when what you need is not in sight, for it is just a test of your faith. Each time you are close to a breakthrough, you will be given a chance to trust God or to murmur and complain. The pressure comes on strong when all you need is just around the next corner.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father, I know You love me and that you will provide for me. Please help me to be strong in the face of adversity and to learn to trust You. Cover me with Your peace and guide me by Your Holy Spirit today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

    Note: For those participating in the Creation Photography weekly themes, here is this week's challenge from group leader, Dianna Wyles: 1 John 4:7 "Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God." ~ This week our fun theme will be 'Reflections of the Father's Love' and, as always, is wide open for some creative interpretation! We also encourage you to post anything else that inspires you as well. My photos this week reflect just a few of the ways I see our heavenly Father's love surrounding us each day. In family and friends, yes, in the beauty of nature of course, but also in the scary spaces like an ER room. People with compassion helping others, and in a stranger's smile May your week be blessed and filled chances to love one another ~ God bless! Here is the link: Creation Photographers


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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah! Praise the Lord Hallelujah! The Lord is so good! Thank you Lord for all you do for us all!
March 2, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask,Amen. Thank You Father Yahweh for Your love and provision .

March 2, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes Lord Jesus, I pray, amen 

March 2, 2021
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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck

Amen, help me to gain strength through your tests Lord.

 

March 2, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father strengthen me through your test

March 2, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

March 2, 2021
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Amen

March 2, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Thank You Heavenly Father for blessing me. You take care of all my needs. Amen

March 2, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 2, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Thank you Jesus. Amen 

March 2, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

I trust you my Heavenly Father. Thank you. Amen 

March 2, 2021
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Thank you Lord Jesus.  I trust you to supply all of my needs.  Amen 

March 2, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Heavenly Father please help me to be stronger than I am today Amen

March 2, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

Thank you for the reminder to wait patiently on the Lord, Pastor Dion. Lord, cover me with Your peace and guide me by Your Holy Spirit today. Amen

March 2, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father we thank You for giving us Your Son Jesus and the Comforter to help and protect us from those things we confront in our lives. Help us to be as obedient and hopeful as we wait in the Lord, we trust and  love you Lord .in Jesus Christ name we pray, Amen. 

Thank you Pastor and Sylvia for this great reminder message, God bless you both, Amen. 

March 2, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Thank you Father for providing for my needs, Amen!

March 2, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

March 3, 2021