Author Archives: L. Lyden

Led by His presence The Lord went ahead of them. He guided them during the day with a pillar of cloud, and he provided light at night with a pillar of fire. This allowed them to travel by day or by night.  ~ Exodus 13:21 Today’s scripture reading is about God’s people leaving Egypt after the firstContinue reading “Exodus 13”

Marked for Freedom But the blood on your doorposts will serve as a sign, marking the houses where you are staying. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. ~ Exodus 12:13 In Exodus 12 we see theContinue reading “Exodus 12”

God’s final word Then the Lord said to Moses, “I will strike Pharaoh and the land of Egypt with one more blow. After that, Pharaoh will let you leave this country. In fact, he will be so eager to get rid of you that he will force you all to leave. ~ Exodus 11:1 Exodus 11 is aContinue reading “Exodus 11”

God’s Light Shines in the Darkness “No one could see anyone else or move about for three days. Yet all the Israelites had light in the places where they lived.” ~ Exodus 10:23 When I read this chapter, I was amazed by the sharp contrast between Egypt and Israel. Egypt was swallowed in complete darknessContinue reading “Exodus 10”

Rearrange your whole life For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen.  Acts 19:24 Recently, I heard a conversation where two people were having an argument about tithing and giving to God.  The person that was debating had the usual objections like:Continue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

An imitation Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.  Acts 19:19 It is always surprising when people turn to sorcery and spiritism, but in truth, GodContinue reading “From the Daily Dose Journal Series”

God’s Power Revealed in the storms But I have spared you for a purpose—to show you my power and to spread my fame throughout the earth. ~ Exodus 9:16 I used to wonder why God waited so long to move His people out of Egypt. I have even questioned why He used the plagues and waited forContinue reading “Exodus 9”

God is greater than any opposition Then the Lord said to Moses, “Go back to Pharaoh and announce to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Let my people go, so they can worship me. ~ Exodus 8:1  When I read this passage, I am reminded that no matter how stubborn Pharaoh was, God’s word stood firm. Pharaoh’s magicians couldContinue reading “Exodus 8”

God’s power through ordinary people “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. You are to say everything I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the  Israelites go out of his country.” ~ Exodus 7:1-2 As God’s people, we haveContinue reading “Exodus 7”

God’s covenant promise  “Therefore, say to the people of Israel: ‘I am the Lord. I will free you from your oppression and will rescue you from your slavery in Egypt. I will redeem you with a powerful arm and great acts of judgment. I will claim you as my own people, and I will be your God.Continue reading “Exodus 6”