Topic: The Long Game – Our Daily Bread 28 JULY  2023

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The Long Game

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 46–48
• Acts 28

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh.”

Exodus 6:1

Today’s Scripture & Insight:Exodus 5:1-9

When believers in Jesus in David’s country suffered oppression, their farm animals were killed. Having lost their livelihood, David’s family scattered to various countries. For nine years, he existed in a refugee camp far from his family. He knew God was with him, but during the separation, two family members died. He grew despondent.

Long ago, another people group faced brutal oppression. So God appointed Moses to lead those people—the Israelites—out of Egypt. Moses reluctantly agreed. But when he approached Pharaoh, the Egyptian ruler only intensified the oppression (Exodus 5:6–9). “I do not know the Lord and I will not let Israel go,” he said (v. 2). The people complained to Moses, who complained to God (vv. 20–23).

In the end, God freed the Israelites and they got the freedom they wanted—but in His way and timing. He plays a long game, teaching us about His character and preparing us for something greater.

David made good use of his years in a refugee camp, earning a master’s degree from a New Delhi seminary. Now he’s a pastor to his own people—refugees like him who have found a new home. “My story as a refugee forms the crucible for leading as a servant,” he says. In his testimony, David cites Moses’ song in Exodus 15:2: “The Lord is my strength and my defense.” And today, He’s ours as well.

Reflect & Pray

What questions do you have for God? How will you trust Him to keep His word?

Heavenly Father, I can always rely on You. Forgive me when I lose sight of that truth.

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