God Has a Plan – Stepping in the Light

“And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance for ever.” Exodus 12:17

In some ways, the Passover could be considered the central theme of the Old Testament; and because of its abundant symbolism pointing to Christ as our Sacrificial Lamb, the whole Bible seems to revolve around its significance. It is interesting to see that God gave clear and specific instructions to Moses regarding the establishment and perpetual observance of this annual feast even before the initial event took place.

When Moses first returned to Egypt, there was a great deal of excitement among the Israelites about the prospects of being freed from slavery. Pharaoh’s harsh response to Moses’ first meeting with him changed all of that. From that moment, the children of Israel doubted whether or not Pharaoh would ever release them. It seems that there were times when Moses’ faith was weak as well. However, when we read this passage, it is obvious that God had a plan all along, and He knew exactly how everything was going to play out. When Pharaoh agreed to let the people go during each plague and then changed his mind after it was lifted, God was never surprised. God knew that this was the last plague. He knew that the people would be set free, and that this was the time to give these instructions. He has a plan for your life, too. Trust Him!

Morning: Exodus 12-13

Evening: Matthew 16

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.