Good Morning!
Let’s focus our day by spending some time with Jesus before it begins.
THANK. Write down 3-5 things you’re thankful for in the last 24 hours.
WORSHIP. Pick a song from one of our Spotify Playlists and let it play in the background.
MEMORIZE. Our Scripture Focus for this study is Exodus 15:1-3. Scripture is God-breathed and true. When we memorize it, we carry God’s Word with us wherever we go.
READ. Today’s reading is Exodus 31. (Go Deeper: Jeremiah 31:31-34, 2 Corinthians 3:1-3, Ephesians 2:10)
THINK. A Thought from Pastor Mike…
As a people, the Israelites have a lot of work in front of them. They still have 100’s of miles to move one million plus people to reach their new home. They will need to battle other people groups when they get there in order to claim the land. I bet there were many among them thinking: “Why are we hanging around this mountain so long? Let’s just leave without Moses and get moving!” Honestly, that would be me. This Monday at Cedar Point with the teens from church I had several moments where the group was dragging their heels and I felt the need to grab a few people and forge ahead. I need to slow down more often and enjoy God’s presence. That’s what God was teaching his people at Mt. Sinai. He institutes a sabbath day because he knows it is healthy for us to regularly break from the work and stresses of our lives. To recharge and reconnect with him and the people in our lives. Jesus had a lot to say about the sabbath day, and we as a church will be leaning into this topic soon. If you haven’t already installed this pattern in your life, start praying now about when and how God wants you to rest.
LIVE. One practical way to understand and apply the Bible is the SOS method. Ask…
S: What does this passage say about God, and what does it say about me?
O: What am I being invited to obey?
S: What can I share with those around me?
PRAY. Pray for yourself, a family member, a lifegroup/church friend, someone who doesn’t know Jesus, and the nations. Pick one each day or pray through them all every day.
CONNECT. Have a question, prayer request, or story? Let us know here or reply via text.
SHARE. Invite a friend to read the Focus with you! Just text “FOCUS” to (586) 200-6277.
Run the race with endurance today, and stay focused on Jesus.
Make it a Great One!
