DAILY DEVOTION - 2 MARCH 2021

Good morning. The Peace of God be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "On that day I will deal differently … where my people live … so that you will know that I, the Lord, am in this land. I will make a distinction between my people and your people." Exodus 8:22-23 NIV.

Insight: In many ways, believers are just like nonbelievers. We all are human beings and go through the same kinds of challenges. As Jesus said, "God causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” in Matthew 5:45.

The message is simple: Believers are not superhuman. We all are just “jars of clay.” All our abilities are gifts from God in 2 Corinthians 4:7.

This is true so nonbelievers can look at our lives and see the difference that God makes and turn to Him. Faith and belief sustain us. We can be transformed by Biblical principles. Anyone can know God. Anyone can be forgiven. Unbelievers can also see why we need to be born again.

Yet, as He sent plagues in Egypt, God promised to “deal differently” with regions where His people lived. This was to “make a distinction” between His people and others, making sure there was no question that He was God, and they were His.

He was demonstrating that there are ways in which God treats His people “differently.” The fact is that we are different because of our relationship with Him. He makes the difference.

Challenge: Today, seek the differences that God can make in your life. Apply the principles found in His Word. Pray in faith. Commit your needs to Him. Get to know Him more intimately. Be filled with His Holy Spirit. Trust in Him.

Prayer: Father, help me today. May others see the difference You make in my life. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.