~ Tim Gustafson- "Their precise ages are unknown. One was found on the steps of a church; the other new only that she'd been raised by nuns. Born in Poland during World War II, for nearly eighty years neither Halina nor Krystyna knew about each other. (Google image- Hebrew girls)
Then DNA test results revealed them to be sisters and led to a joyful reuion. It also revealed their Jewish heritage, explaining why they'd been abandoned. Evil people had marked the girls for death simply because of their identity.
Imagining a frightened mother who leaves her threatened children where they might be rescued call to mind the story of Moses. As a Hebrew baby boy, he was marked for genocide (see Exodus 1:22).
His mother strategically placed him in the Nile (2:3), giving him a chance for survival. God had a plan she couldn't have dreamed of—to rescue His people through Moses.
The story of Moses points us to the story of Jesus. As pharaoh had sought the murder of Hebrew boys, Herod ordered the slaughter of all the baby boys in Bethlehem (See Matt. 2:13-16).
Behind all such hatred—especially against children—is our enemy the devil. Such violence doesn't take God by surprise. He had plans for Moses, and He has plans for you and me. And trhough His Son, Jesus, He's revealed His biggest plan—to rescue and restore those who once were His enamies.
Heavenly Father, there's so much evil in the world. Thank You for Your rescue. Help me to trust Your perfect plan." (ODB 3/29/23)
Today's prayer-
"Dear God, as the sun rises on this new day, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude. Thank you for the gift of this new day and the opportunity it brings. I pray for your guidance and presence throughout the day ahead.
Grant me the wisdom to make good choices, the strength to face challenges, and a heart that overflows with love and kindness. Help me to be a source of positivity and encouragement to those I encounter. May this day be filled with purpose, joy, and blessings. I place it in your loving hands, trusting that you will lead me on the right path. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen" CHRISTIANITY.COM EDITORIAL STAFF
#12 Testimony- GrJean
"When reading about how some ladies were thrilled with sensing Christ’s presence through a very pleasant smell, I was reminded of a time when I too, experienced a most pleasant smell while praying.
The smell was most unusual, as there was no reason for it to be there in the room where I was. It let me know that Jesus was actually there with me, in my trying circumstance!"
Recommended Reading:
1086-1090 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted-
This hymn, Only Trust Him, like many others of this era, owes it recognition and appearance in current hymnals to the revivals of Dwight L. Moody (1837-1899) and Ira D. Sankey (1840-1908). Stirring invitation hymns were an essential part of the revival experience. John H. Stockton wrote this hymn in 1869.
Tell your children that whenever they feel down, or concerned about something, they can go to the Lord in prayer and trust that He will help. Teach them that the Lord is always with them and won't ever forsake them. (See John 14:1)
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