Priscilla Devotions

Exodus 10 :   Darkness Before Deliverance: God’s Glory Revealed in Judgment “ When hearts resist, God’s power persists.” Aim:  To understand how God’s sovereignty and glory are displayed even in judgment, and to encourage deeper trust in His plan. God’s Attributes in Exodus 10: Patience  – God gives Pharaoh repeated opportunities to repent. Sovereignty  – He controls nature and kings to fulfill His will. Glory  – He reveals His power so all generations may know Him. Facts: God sends the  eighth and ninth plagues :  locusts  and  darkness . Pharaoh’s heart remains hard despite the devastation. God declares His purpose: to  display His wonders  and to teach future generations about His power. Three Ps: Promises:  God promised to show His signs so that His people would remember and teach them to their children. Principles:  Persistent rebellion against God leads to deeper judgment. Prophecies:  God's declaration to bring...

Exodus 9 : Unshaken Power: God’s Justice in the Midst of Plagues "God’s power is unmatched, His justice sure, and His purpose unstoppable" Aim: To reflect on God’s sovereignty in judgment, His patience with the stubborn, and His call for obedience and repentance. God’s Attributes: Sovereign: God controls nature and nations. Just: He judges persistent rebellion. Patient: He gives repeated chances for repentance. Powerful: His authority is above all gods and kings. Facts: Exodus 9 records the fifth to seventh plagues: livestock disease, boils, and hail. Pharaoh’s heart remains hardened, though his officials begin to fear God. God clearly distinguishes between Egypt and Israel in judgment. God declares that His name will be proclaimed throughout the earth. Three Ps: Promise: God preserves Israel and keeps His covenant even amid judgment. Principle: God resists the proud but gives opportunities for repentance. Prophecy: “That ...

Exodus 8:  The Battle Intensifies: God's Power Over Egypt "When God speaks, creation responds" Aim: To see how God demonstrates His unmatched power over creation and human rebellion, and to trust His authority over every situation. God’s Attributes: Sovereign Power – God controls nature to fulfill His purposes. Patience – He gives Pharaoh multiple opportunities to repent. Justice – God brings judgment on persistent disobedience. Facts: God sends plagues of frogs, gnats, and flies to Egypt. Pharaoh’s magicians replicate some signs but cannot reverse them. Pharaoh shows temporary repentance but hardens his heart again. God distinguishes between the Egyptians and His people. Three Ps in Exodus 8: Promises: God promises to set His people free if Pharaoh obeys. Principles: Persistent rebellion leads to greater judgment. Prophecies: Each plague fulfills God's spoken warnings to Pharaoh. Insights: God's warnings are opp...

 Exodus 7 : Signs of Power: God’s Authority Over Egypt "God displays His unmatched power to rescue His people." Aim: To understand that God’s power is supreme over every earthly force and that He calls us to trust Him even when facing resistance. God’s Attributes: Sovereignty – God controls kings and nations. Patience – He gives opportunities for repentance. Might – His miracles declare His greatness. Facts: God commands Moses and Aaron to confront Pharaoh. Aaron’s staff turns into a serpent, swallowing the magicians’ staffs. Pharaoh’s heart is hardened, and the first plague (turning the Nile into blood) is unleashed. Three Ps in Exodus 7: Promise – God promises to bring His people out of Egypt with mighty acts. Principle – Obedience in God's mission often meets resistance, but His will prevails. Prophecy – God foretells that Pharaoh will harden his heart, but His power will be revealed through it. Insights: Even in resista...

Exodus 6:  Hope Renewed: God's Covenant with His People “When discouragement speaks, God reminds us of His promises.” Aim: To grasp how God reassures His people of His faithfulness even in seasons of doubt and delay. God’s Attributes: Faithful  – He remembers and honors His covenant. Compassionate  – He sees and hears the suffering of His people. All-Powerful  – He has the authority to deliver. Facts: God reaffirms His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He promises to deliver Israel from Egyptian bondage. Moses struggles with discouragement and fear of rejection. God reassures Moses of His unchanging plan. Three Ps in Exodus 6: Promises:  "I will deliver you from bondage and bring you to the land I swore to give." Principles:  God's plans are not hindered by human doubts or obstacles. Prophecies:  God foretells Israel’s deliverance and possession of the Promised Land. Insights: God’s promises stand firm even when circumstances seem worse. Discour...

Exodus 5:  Confronting Pharaoh: Obedience in the Face of Opposition “ God's promises often come with resistance before fulfillment.” Aim:  To understand that obedience to God doesn't always lead to immediate results but calls for faith, patience, and perseverance. God’s Attributes in Exodus 5 Sovereign  – God remains in control even when Pharaoh resists. Patient  – He allows a process to unfold that reveals His power. Faithful  – He doesn’t abandon His people despite hardship. Facts: Moses and Aaron approach Pharaoh to request freedom for Israel. Pharaoh responds by increasing the Israelites' labor. The people blame Moses, and Moses questions God. God reassures Moses that He will act. Three Ps: Promise  – God promises deliverance, but it doesn't happen immediately. Principle  – Obedience does not always bring immediate reward—it may be tested. Prophecy  – The unfolding of Pharaoh’s resistance foreshadows God’s mighty acts to come. Insights: God al...

Exodus4: Equipped by God: Overcoming Fear with Obedience " When God calls, He also equips." Aim: To recognize that God empowers ordinary people for extraordinary missions and that obedience often requires trusting Him beyond our insecurities. God’s Attributes: Patience – God listens and responds to Moses’ doubts. Power – He performs signs to validate His call. Sovereignty – He chooses who to send and how He’ll use them. Compassion – He provides Aaron to support Moses. Facts: God calls Moses to return to Egypt and deliver Israel. Moses hesitates and questions his ability. God shows signs: the staff turns to a serpent, the hand becomes leprous and healed. God appoints Aaron as Moses' spokesperson. Moses obeys and begins the journey back to Egypt. Three Ps: Promise: God promises to be with Moses and teach him what to say (v.12). Principle: God equips those He calls, not necessarily the most qualified. Prophecy: The deliverance of I...

Exodus 3:  The Burning Call: Encountering Yahweh at the Bush " God calls us in the ordinary to fulfill His extraordinary purposes." Aim: To explore how God reveals His identity, calling, and power, inviting us into partnership with Him. God’s Attributes: Self‑Existent (I AM): God reveals His name, “I AM WHO I AM” (v.14). Compassionate Deliverer: He hears the cry of His people and comes down to rescue them (v.7‑8). Holy: He is set apart, and His presence is sacred (v.5). Facts: Moses shepherds his father‑in‑law’s flock at Mount Horeb. He sees a bush burning yet not consumed (v.2). God calls Moses by name and commissions him to rescue Israel (v.4‑10). Moses questions his own adequacy; God assures His presence (v.11‑17). God reveals His covenant name, “I AM” (v.14). The Three Ps: Promises: God’s promise to deliver Israel and bring them to the Promised Land (v.8). Principles: God’s calling often begins in humble service—in the wild...

Exodus 2:  Rescued for a Purpose: The Birth of a Deliverer " God prepares deliverance long before we see it." Aim: To reflect on God’s providence, timing, and how He raises deliverers even in the darkest seasons. God’s Attributes: Providence – God orchestrates events to protect Moses. Faithfulness – He remembers His covenant with Israel. Compassion – He sees the suffering of His people. Facts: Moses is born during a time of oppression in Egypt. His mother hides him and places him in a basket on the Nile. Pharaoh’s daughter finds him and raises him as her son. Moses later kills an Egyptian and flees to Midian. God hears the cries of His people and remembers His covenant. Three Ps: Promises: God’s promise to Abraham (Genesis 15) is still active—He will bring His people out of Egypt. Principles: God uses ordinary people and circumstances for extraordinary purposes. Prophecies: The events of Moses' life begin to align with t...

 Exodus 1 : From Favor to Fear: God’s People in Egypt " Even in affliction, God’s promises are still alive." Aim: To understand how God remains faithful even when His people face oppression, and to learn how affliction can be a setup for God’s greater deliverance. God’s Attributes: Faithfulness – He remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Sovereignty – He allows His people to multiply even under harsh conditions. Providence – He positions the right people (like the Hebrew midwives) at the right time. Facts : After Joseph’s death, a new Pharaoh arises who does not know him. The Israelites multiply greatly in Egypt, alarming the Egyptians. Pharaoh enslaves the Israelites and orders Hebrew baby boys to be killed. The Hebrew midwives, fearing God, disobey Pharaoh’s command and protect the babies. The Three Ps: Promises: God's covenant to multiply Israel is unfolding, even in slavery. Principles: Obedience to God sur...

 Genesis 50: ~ Grace Beyond the Grave: Joseph’s Forgiveness and Legacy " From Grief to Grace — God’s Sovereignty Seals the Story" Aim: To reflect on forgiveness, legacy, and God’s sovereignty in life and death. God’s Attributes: Sovereign: God’s plans prevail even through human pain and evil. Merciful: He enables deep forgiveness in the hearts of His people. Comforter: He brings peace in times of grief and loss. Faithful: He fulfills His covenant promises even beyond generations. Facts: Jacob dies in Egypt, and Joseph leads a grand procession to bury him in Canaan. Joseph’s brothers fear he will now take revenge. Joseph assures them of his forgiveness, acknowledging God's sovereign purpose. Joseph dies at age 110 and makes Israel swear to carry his bones back to the Promised Land. Insights: Forgiveness frees the future — Joseph’s mercy breaks the cycle of guilt and fear. God’s hand is over history — what men intend for har...

 Genesis 49:  Prophetic Blessings: Jacob’s Final Words to His Sons Speaking Destiny and Legacy Over the Future Aim: To understand how prophetic blessings shape destinies and reflect God's purposes across generations, highlighting the  Three Ps — Promises ,  Principles , and  Prophecies . God’s Attributes: Sovereign Planner  – God sees and declares the end from the beginning. Faithful Promise-Keeper  – He honors His covenant through generations. All-Knowing  – Nothing about our future is hidden from Him. Facts: Jacob calls his sons to bless them before his death. Each blessing contains a unique mix of character description, rebuke, honor, and prophecy. The tribe of Judah is prophetically positioned for kingship and the coming of the Messiah. Jacob acknowledges God's hand over each son’s destiny. Three Ps: Promises:  Judah will lead; kings shall come from him (v.10). Principles:  Actions have lasting impact (Reuben's defilement, Simeon ...

Gen48:~Generational Blessing: Jacob Blesses Ephraim and Manasseh " God’s purposes surpass tradition and bless generations to come." Aim: To reflect on how God’s blessings flow through generations and how His plans often challenge human expectations. God’s Attributes: Sovereign – He directs the course of families and destinies. Faithful – Keeps His promises through generations. Wise – His choices, though unconventional, are perfect. Facts: Jacob nears the end of his life and blesses Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh. Despite tradition, Jacob blesses the younger Ephraim with the greater blessing. He adopts Joseph’s sons as his own, granting them a place in the tribes of Israel. This act secures a double inheritance for Joseph. Insights: God’s ways may overturn cultural norms, but they fulfill divine purpose. Spiritual legacy can be passed intentionally through blessing and faith. The younger being exalted over the older echoes God...

Genesis 47:~ Provision in a Foreign Land: God’s Favor in Egypt “ When God Leads, He Provides” Aim: To recognize God's providence and sovereignty in sustaining  His people even in unfamiliar or difficult environments. God’s Attributes: Provider  – God ensures that Jacob’s family is sustained in Egypt. Faithful  – He keeps His covenant to protect and preserve His people. Sovereign  – He orchestrates events, even in foreign lands, for the good of His people. Facts: Joseph presents his family to Pharaoh, who grants them land in Goshen. Jacob blesses Pharaoh and lives in Egypt for 17 years. The famine continues, and Joseph manages Egypt’s resources wisely. The Israelites settle, grow in number, and prosper in Egypt. Insights: God can bless His people in unexpected places. Joseph remains a faithful steward of resources and influence. Jacob’s blessing of Pharaoh shows that even in a foreign land, God's people carry spiritual authority. Application: Trust God’s provision eve...

Genèse 46 : Faire Confiance au Voyage : Jacob Part pour l’Égypte Genesis 46: Trusting the Journey: Jacob Moves to Egypt God guides our steps—even into unfamiliar places. Aim: To reflect on God’s faithfulness in guiding His people through transitions and to trust His presence in every step of life’s journey. God’s Attributes: Faithful Guide – God directs Jacob and reassures him. Promise Keeper – He honors His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Sovereign Provider – He arranges provision through Joseph in Egypt. Facts: God appears to Jacob at Beersheba, reassuring him not to fear going to Egypt. Jacob moves his entire family to Egypt, fulfilling God’s promise of preservation. The chapter lists the descendants of Jacob who journeyed with him. Joseph and Jacob reunite after many years apart. Insights: God often leads us through unfamiliar paths for His divine purpose. His reassurance brings peace amid major life transitions. Obedience to God's lea...