DAILY DEVOTION - 27 FEBRUARY 2021.

Good morning. The Peace of God be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "Because they are lazy, therefore they cry out, 'Let us go and sacrifice to our God.'” Exodus 5:8 NASB. Insight: When Moses asked to let the Israelites go, Pharaoh evaluated this request in light of his own experience and worldview. To him, Moses’ explanation seemed absurd. He could not conceive that the God of the Hebrews could be real and make this request. The only possible explanation was that the Israelites simply did not want to work.

Pharaoh had his own agenda. He was counting on the Israelites to provide the labor for his designs. Moses’ request conflicted with his agenda. And he didn’t believe the explanation. Many people react in similar ways to God’s Word. The Bible reminds us that the things of the Spirit are folly in the natural. People can’t “understand them because they are spiritually discerned” in 1 Corinthians 2:14. As you ponder the way some people respond to the Gospel, remember that this is a spiritual issue, discerned in the Spirit in ways people in the natural may never understand. They are likely to project onto us their own expectations and worldview. Or they may judge us or question our motives. Remember these facts as you interact with people in the world. Remember how foolish and unrealistic your beliefs and actions might seem. Challenge: Ask God to give you discernment about your life and testimony. Pray for His anointing. Seek to apply His principles. Pray for those you know who need the Lord. Pray that He might open their eyes that they might see Him.

Prayer: Father, draw all those who need you in their lives to You. Open their eyes that they might see the truth. Use me. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.

me. In Jesus mightname. Amen. Use me. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.