August 9, 2025

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Joseph – Faith That Endures
Devotions from the life of a dreamer with character

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15.Finding Favor in the Eyes of the Lord
When everything is silent – yet something happens

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Introduction

There are moments when we have nothing left in our hands – no control, no solution, no explanation. And right there, grace begins.

Grace is not what we deserve. It is what God gives. Undeserved, unexpected, life-changing.

Joseph stood penniless in Egypt. A young man, sold, forgotten, a stranger. And yet it says: “The LORD was with Joseph, and he found favor.”
Not through strategy. Not through strength. But through God’s presence.

Grace is God’s answer to our helplessness.
And sometimes it’s enough just to be there – and let God work.

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Devotional

“But the LORD was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”
Genesis 39:21

What is left to a person who has lost everything?
His home. His family. His freedom. His good name.
Joseph had nothing left in his hands – and yet he did not have nothing.
He had God’s presence. And with that: grace.

In Egypt, Joseph was just a slave. In prison – just a prisoner. Without rights, without a voice, without influence.
And yet something began to move. Not because Joseph protested or defended himself – but because God acted. Quietly. Deeply. Personally.

“The LORD was with Joseph.”

That is more than a theological statement. It is a key.
God’s presence was not just a comfort – it was the source of Joseph’s character, his attitude, his hope.
Because God was with him, he did not harden, but kept serving.
Because God was with him, he did not despair, but remained open to the good.
Because God was with him, he did not close himself off, but became a blessing – even in prison.

God gave him favor – not first before Pharaoh, but first with a prison warden.
This shows: grace often begins in secret, long before it becomes visible.

Joseph was not freed immediately – but he was seen.
He did not receive a crown – but he received trust.
He was not on the stage – but he stood in God’s light.
And that is enough.

Grace does not mean everything changes.
Grace means that God is with you, even when nothing changes – and that this very fact changes your heart.

Joseph did not seek favor – he lived faithfully.
And God let people see his faithfulness.
Grace is God’s way of making you visible to others after you have matured in secret.

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Grace Is More Than a Kind Feeling

Grace is God’s active intervention in our lives:

• Undeserved, but real.

• Unseen, but powerful.

• Unplanned, but always on time.

The Bible is full of people who found grace:

• Noah, in the midst of chaos (Genesis 6:8)

• Ruth, as a foreigner in Bethlehem (Ruth 2:10)

• Mary, a young woman without influence (Luke 1:30)

They all had nothing – except an open heart.
And that was enough.

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Grace Does Not First Change Our Circumstances

It changes us.

Joseph remained faithful, even though he had no guarantee.
He worked, served, lived – and God opened hearts toward him.
Not through manipulation, but through grace.
Not through power, but through presence.
Not through pressure, but through trust.

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Reflection – What Does This Mean for You?

• God’s grace is not a reward for performance, but an expression of His love.

• Even in life’s prisons, you can find grace.

• People may overlook you – but God sees you with favor.

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What We Can Learn from Joseph

• Grace is a gift – not an achievement.

• God can direct hearts – even those of superiors, judges, or “prison wardens.”

• Faithfulness in small things makes room for favor in big things.

• A humble heart finds grace – even if the world does not recognize it.

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Practical Questions for Reflection

• Where in your life do you need grace today – instead of justice?

• Are there people to whom you could show grace – instead of judgment?

• Can you recall a moment when you experienced grace – though you didn’t deserve it?

• How can you live today as someone who is under grace?

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Story – “The Job Application That Came Too Late”

Chapter 1 – The Dream

Lea was 26 and full of dreams. After years of studying, side jobs, and unpaid internships, she finally had a big opportunity: a job interview at a foundation dedicated to social justice – exactly her heart’s calling.

She had been praying for weeks. She had revised her portfolio ten times, practiced her interview answers, gathered references. It felt like: “If anything is meant to be – this is it.”

Two days before the appointment, her father suddenly fell seriously ill. Emergency room, hospital, fear. Lea stayed by his side. Day and night. She lost track of time and place.

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Chapter 2 – The Missed Chance

When she returned to her apartment two days later, she saw the note on her calendar: “10:30 a.m. – Job interview.”

It was 2:00 p.m.

Lea stared at the clock. Then she collapsed. Tears. Anger. Disappointment.
“Lord, why now? I asked you to guide me… I was ready. I did everything I could!”

That same evening, she wrote an honest email to the foundation:

“I know I missed the appointment. I’m sorry. My father was unexpectedly hospitalized. I was completely overwhelmed. I understand if my chance is gone. I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity.”

She expected no reply. And no second chance.

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Chapter 3 – The Surprise

Three days later, the reply came. Short. Clear.

“Thank you for your honesty. We would still like to meet you. Tomorrow, 9 a.m. – if you can.”

Lea couldn’t believe it. She read the email five times. Then she knelt down.
Not because she had been so good. But because someone had shown grace.

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Chapter 4 – The Interview

The next morning, she sat in the meeting room – nervous, but calm. The woman conducting the interview looked at her kindly.
“You know,” she said after a few minutes, “we get a lot of applications. Good résumés. Perfect paperwork. But what really matters to us is character – and how people handle difficult moments.”

Lea answered softly:
“I had no control. I just tried to be there for my father. And to be honest.”

The woman nodded.
“That’s why you’re here. Honesty and dedication are sometimes more valuable than professionalism. We’re not looking for perfect people – we’re looking for people with heart.”

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Chapter 5 – The Grace

A week later, Lea got the job. She had not earned it.
Not through performance.
Not through timing.
Not through perfection.
But because someone had looked beyond the surface – and chose to extend grace.

Later, she wrote in her journal:

“I’ve learned: Sometimes God opens doors even when I arrive late.
Not because I was good enough – but because He sees me.
And because His grace is bigger than my mistakes.”

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Lessons from the Story

• Grace means being seen even when you think you’ve messed it up.

• Sometimes God gives you not the fruit of your performance, but the fruit of His favor.

• People who have experienced grace can give it more easily.

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Application

• Live today as if you are under grace – not under pressure.

• Look with gracious eyes at people who are otherwise overlooked.

• Pray that God will grant you grace – and make you a channel of His grace.

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Prayer

Lord,
thank You that I find grace with You.
Not because I have done enough –
but because You have done enough for me.

Open my heart to Your presence.
Open my eyes to Your favor.

Teach me to receive grace –
and to pass it on.

Amen.

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Key Thought of the Day

Grace is not what I earn –
Grace is what God gives me.

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Blessing to Close

The God who gave Joseph grace
be with you – in your waiting, in your struggle, in your weakness.
May He grant you favor – with people and with Himself.
And may He remind you today:
You are not forgotten.
You are seen.
You live under grace.

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Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/09-08-2025-%f0%9f%8c%bejoseph-faith-that-carries-you-through-15-finding-favor-in-the-eyes-of-the-lord-%e2%9a%93-heart-anchor-youth-devotional/

THE SECOND BOOK OF MOSES
Lesson 6: Through the Red Sea

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6.6 Summary
From Doubt to Trust

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Introduction

In this lesson, we witness how God leads His people through a turning point in history: from slavery to freedom. But the path is not easy. Doubt, fear, and uncertainty accompany Israel — and yet: God remains faithful.
The exodus from Egypt, the consecration of the firstborn, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the song of victory all reveal: Where faith is lacking, God shows His strength.

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Bible Study – Overview of the Lesson

6.1 Go and serve the LORD – When understanding is not repentance

Pharaoh acknowledges God’s power, but without genuine repentance. Releasing Israel is not a true act of surrender but a forced capitulation.
In contrast, the Israelites experience God’s blessing: they do not leave empty-handed but richly provided for — a sign of divine justice.
Lesson: True repentance does not come from fear, but from insight.

6.2 Consecration of the firstborn – Redeemed for a life with God

God reminds Israel: Everything belongs to Him — even life itself. The firstborn are redeemed through sacrifice. This consecration is a response to salvation — a reaction of gratitude and obedience.
Lesson: To be redeemed means to dedicate your life to God — in practical terms.

6.3 Crossing the Red Sea – When faith is tested

God doesn’t lead the people on the easiest path, but on the right one. Despite fear, He acts powerfully. The sea opens, and the way to freedom becomes visible.
Lesson: Faith grows when we walk in God’s ways — even when they seem impossible.

6.4 Moving forward in faith – Trust despite fear

God acts — despite Israel’s doubt. Moses becomes an instrument of faith: he steps forward before the sea parts.
Lesson: Faith is not a feeling — it is obedience rooted in trust in God’s Word.

6.5 The song of Moses and Miriam – Praise after the victory

Victory leads to song. It’s not about personal achievement, but about God’s character. Worship becomes a response to experienced deliverance.
Lesson: True worship comes from encountering God’s power and grace.

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Spiritual Principles

• Repentance without transformation is not real repentance — Pharaoh shows how dangerous self-deception can be.

• Salvation requires a response — God acts, we respond with devotion.

• Faith reveals itself in action — even when we see nothing.

• God’s guidance is reliable — even if it doesn’t follow our logic.

• Worship is more than music — it is the expression of a heart that has encountered God.

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Practical Life Application

Ask yourself:

• Do I act like Pharaoh — calculating, controlling, without a heart change?

• Where is God calling me to surrender, like in the consecration of the firstborn?

• Is there a “Red Sea” in my life that can only be crossed through faith?

• Do I live a life of worship — even outside of church — as a response to God’s work?

Put it into action:

• Write a personal memory of a time when God “opened a path” for you.

• Express your gratitude in a prayer or a song.

• Take one step of trust in a current challenge — even without certainty.

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Conclusion

God’s ways lead from doubt to trust — not because we are strong, but because He is faithful. This lesson teaches us:

• God’s grace saves,

• Faith responds,

• Worship lifts up,

• And the way becomes visible when we move forward.

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Thought of the Day

“God doesn’t ask for perfect faith — only the courage to follow Him.”
The sea doesn’t part beforehand. It parts when you take the first step.

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Illustration – Paths that don’t open… until you walk

An American story about doubt, struggle, and the God who parts the sea

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Chapter 1 – Chicago, Wind and Concrete

The skyscrapers reached into the sky — cold and merciless. The city noise no longer fazed Alex. He had lived here for ten years, working as a corporate consultant for one of the major players in downtown Chicago. Suits, deadlines, business trips — that was his world.

God? Yes, somewhere still in his heart. He had gone to church as a child, used to pray — but over time, life had shifted the priorities.

His wife Naomi was different. A teacher — calmer, gentler, more spiritual. She prayed regularly. Alex loved her, even if he politely ignored most of her “spiritual talk.”

Until that Tuesday morning in January.

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Chapter 2 – Diagnosis

Naomi had ignored her pain for weeks. “Just tension,” she said. But now she sat there — pale, trembling, with an envelope in her hand.

“It’s cancer. Advanced.”

Alex stared at her. He couldn’t speak. Everything was suddenly… silent. No more noise. No more Chicago. Just that one sentence.

The following weeks were a blur of clinic appointments, treatment plans, and prognosis reports. And fear. The quiet, gnawing fear that kept Alex awake at night.

He looked for something to hold on to. But he found nothing strong enough.

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Chapter 3 – The Escape Route

He kept working — more than ever. He traveled, wrote reports, presented figures. Naomi lost weight. Alex lost his inner balance.

God felt far away. Or rather: Alex was far away.

He couldn’t pray. Not honestly. Not with trust. Instead, he asked himself:

“If there’s a God — why this?”

Naomi kept praying. Still. She didn’t ask “Why?” — she asked “What for, Lord?”
That made Alex angry — and at the same time, it shamed him.

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Chapter 4 – The Wall

One evening, Naomi collapsed while cooking. Alex rushed her to the ER. A doctor, almost casually, said:

“We need to consider whether continuing treatment is viable. Your wife has very little strength left.”

It felt like a wall rising up in front of Alex. An insurmountable obstacle.
Like the Red Sea.

He couldn’t go on. And just then, in that moment when he could no longer control anything, he remembered an old saying his grandmother often used:

“God doesn’t wait until you’re strong. He waits until you move — in faith.”

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Chapter 5 – The Step

That night, in the hospital’s guest room, Alex prayed. For the first time in years — honestly, raw, full of tears.

“Lord, I don’t know what’s next. I’ve forgotten you. But I need you. If you’re still there — show me the way. I’ll walk it.”

The next morning, nothing outward had changed. But something inside had.

Alex began spending every day at the hospital. He read the Bible to Naomi — at first just for her sake. But soon, every verse spoke to him, too. He prayed. He believed — hesitantly, then more confidently.

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Chapter 6 – The Song

Naomi kept fighting. But she never lost her peace. Sometimes, she softly sang old songs from her youth.
One day, she asked Alex:

“Do you know what Moses and Miriam did after God parted the sea?”

“What?” he asked.

“They sang. Not because it was all over — but because God had already won.”

In that moment, Alex understood:
The path hadn’t suddenly opened.
But he had started walking.
And the miracle had begun — in him.

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Chapter 7 – A Different Life

Six months later. Naomi was weak, but stable. The treatment was working. Small improvements. Big hope.

Alex quit his job. He began training as a hospital chaplain. He wanted to walk with others who faced walls of their own.

“I’ve learned,” he once said in a small church,
“that God doesn’t part the sea right away. But if you trust Him — if you step out in faith — He does. Always. Maybe not outwardly, but inwardly. And that’s where real salvation begins.”

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Reflections on the Story

• Trust doesn’t begin when everything is clear — but when you take the first step.

• God’s miracles aren’t always external, but they transform our hearts.

• Anyone can face a “Red Sea” — but no one has to cross it alone.

Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/lesson-6-through-the-red-sea-6-6-summary-%f0%9f%8c%8a-exodus-%f0%9f%8c%b1-living-faith/

07 August 2025

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BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS
Daily Bible Reading

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Leviticus 24 – The Feasts of the Lord – Signs of Divine Fellowship
God’s Instructions for Light, Bread, and Dealing with Guilt

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Bible Text – Leviticus 24 (KJV)

¹ And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

² Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.

³ Without the vail of the testimony, in the tabernacle of the congregation, shall Aaron order it from the evening unto the morning before the Lord continually: it shall be a statute for ever in your generations.

⁴ He shall order the lamps upon the pure candlestick before the Lord continually.

⁵ And thou shalt take fine flour, and bake twelve cakes thereof: two tenth deals shall be in one cake.

⁶ And thou shalt set them in two rows, six on a row, upon the pure table before the Lord.

⁷ And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the Lord.

⁸ Every sabbath he shall set it in order before the Lord continually, being taken from the children of Israel by an everlasting covenant.

⁹ And it shall be Aaron’s and his sons’; and they shall eat it in the holy place: for it is most holy unto him of the offerings of the Lord made by fire by a perpetual statute.

¹⁰ And the son of an Israelitish woman, whose father was an Egyptian, went out among the children of Israel: and this son of the Israelitish woman and a man of Israel strove together in the camp;

¹¹ And the Israelitish woman’s son blasphemed the name of the Lord, and cursed. And they brought him unto Moses: (and his mother’s name was Shelomith, the daughter of Dibri, of the tribe of Dan:)

¹² And they put him in ward, that the mind of the Lord might be shewed them.

¹³ And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

¹⁴ Bring forth him that hath cursed without the camp; and let all that heard him lay their hands upon his head, and let all the congregation stone him.

¹⁵ And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, Whosoever curseth his God shall bear his sin.

¹⁶ And he that blasphemeth the name of the Lord, he shall surely be put to death, and all the congregation shall certainly stone him: as well the stranger, as he that is born in the land, when he blasphemeth the name of the Lord, shall be put to death.

¹⁷ And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death.

¹⁸ And he that killeth a beast shall make it good; beast for beast.

¹⁹ And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;

²⁰ Breach for breach, eye for eye, tooth for tooth: as he hath caused a blemish in a man, so shall it be done to him again.

²¹ And he that killeth a beast, he shall restore it: and he that killeth a man, he shall be put to death.

²² Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I am the Lord your God.

²³ And Moses spake to the children of Israel, that they should bring forth him that had cursed out of the camp, and stone him with stones. And the children of Israel did as the Lord commanded Moses.

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Introduction

Leviticus 24 is a chapter marked by a striking thematic tension: it begins with sacred rituals (oil, lampstand, showbread) – outward signs of God’s presence and provision – and ends with clear legal instructions about the punishment for blasphemy, manslaughter, and bodily harm.

What does light have to do with judgment? What do loaves of bread have to do with justice? And what does all of this teach us about God’s character?

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Commentary

1. God’s Light – Constant and Pure (Verses 1–4)

The pure oil for the lamps symbolizes God’s continual presence.
Aaron’s daily tending of the lamps shows: God’s light needs ongoing attention – it’s a picture of our spiritual life.
It reminds us: light comes from God – and it should burn without ceasing.

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2. The Bread of the Covenant – Provision and Fellowship (Verses 5–9)

Twelve loaves – for the twelve tribes – are placed before the Lord.
It’s a sign: God sees His people. He provides for them – regularly (every Sabbath), in holiness and grace.
The priests were allowed to eat this bread – in a holy place – a symbol of spiritual nourishment that comes from God’s presence.

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3. God’s Name is Holy (Verses 10–16)

A man blasphemes the name of the LORD – and is held accountable.
The whole community is involved – not out of hate, but out of reverence for the Holy Name.
God’s identity is not a game – blasphemy is a conscious rebellion against His holiness.

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4. God’s Justice is Clear (Verses 17–22)

Whoever kills must pay with his life.
Whoever injures must be repaid in proportion: eye for eye, tooth for tooth.
This is not about revenge, but about balanced, just recompense.
Even the foreigner is subject to the same rules – God’s justice is universal.

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5. Obedience – The People Act According to God’s Word (Verse 23)

Moses passes on God’s command – the people obey.
It is a harsh, but necessary judgment – holiness is non-negotiable.

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Summary

God gives clear instructions on how His holiness is to be preserved – in worship (light, bread), in daily life (speech, actions), and in the justice system.
The chapter reveals a balance between holy worship and righteous order.
Holiness, community, and responsibility flow through the entire chapter.

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Message for Us Today

God’s light should burn continually – also within us (see Matthew 5:14–16). Our life of faith requires care, purity, and perseverance.
The bread is a symbol of Jesus’ body – we live by Him. Our spiritual nourishment comes through fellowship with God.
God’s name is holy – reverence for His nature should impact our speech, thoughts, and actions.
Justice and proportionality are divine principles – they apply to all people, without favoritism.
Obedience to God’s Word is a mark of true reverence for Him.

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Reflection Questions

Is my faith a steady light – or does it flicker from time to time?
Where do I allow indifference to replace reverence for God’s holiness?
Do I live from the daily “bread” of His presence – or do I feed myself spiritually too rarely?

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August 3 – 9, 2025

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BELIEVE HIS PROPHETS
Weekly Reading from the Spirit of Prophecy

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Ellen White | Patriarchs and Prophets – Chapter 21
Joseph and His Brothers

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Read online here

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Introduction

The life story of Joseph is a powerful testimony of how God uses human evil to bring about good. Betrayed, sold, slandered, and forgotten—yet exalted, used, and blessed. In his reunion with his brothers, forgiveness, character growth, and divine providence reach a moving climax in biblical history.

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Commentary

1. Foresight and Responsibility (Genesis 41)

Joseph uses his God-given gift of dream interpretation to prepare Egypt for a coming famine. Despite his rise to power, he remains humble: “God will give Pharaoh an answer of peace.”

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2. Famine Strikes Canaan (Genesis 42)

The brothers travel to Egypt, unaware they are standing before Joseph. He recognizes them—they do not recognize him. Joseph tests them, not for revenge, but to reveal the change in their hearts.

God uses trials to uncover what lies deep within us.

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3. Repentance, Responsibility, and Change (Genesis 43–44)

The once hard-hearted brothers show depth of character: Judah offers himself in place of Benjamin. One of the most moving moments in Scripture—proof of genuine transformation.

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4. Reconciliation and God’s Plan (Genesis 45)

Joseph reveals his identity: “I am Joseph!” He sees God’s hand in all that has happened. No bitterness—only healing.

Forgiveness is not weakness; it is the greatest evidence of divine love.

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5. Jacob Moves to Egypt (Genesis 46–47)

God Himself confirms Jacob’s journey. In Goshen, the people of Israel are preserved, set apart, and provided for—a place of preparation.

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6. Blessings and Prophetic Words (Genesis 48–49)

Jacob blesses his sons—prophetically, wisely, justly. Judah receives the messianic promise, Joseph the double portion.

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7. The Death of Joseph – and a Look Ahead (Genesis 50)

Joseph dies, but his hope lives on: “God will surely visit you.”
He knows Egypt is not the homeland. The exodus will come.

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Summary

Joseph’s story is a bridge from Canaan to Egypt—and ultimately a picture of redemption.

It shows how God brings His plan to fulfillment, even through human failure.

It is full of transformation, reconciliation, and trust in divine providence.

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Message for Us Today

God is sovereign, even when people act unjustly.

Reconciliation heals generational wounds. Joseph could have sought revenge but chose forgiveness.

Your story does not end in pain. God continues to write—with hope, comfort, and a greater perspective.

True greatness is revealed in humility. Joseph remained a servant—even as a ruler.

Trials reveal your character. The brothers passed the test. What trials are shaping you today?

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Reflection Question

• Have you ever experienced injustice that God later turned into something good?

• Is there someone you need to forgive—not because they deserve it, but because God is calling you to freedom?

• Do you live with the awareness that you are a “stranger” in this world, on a journey toward your true home?

• What role does God’s providence play in how you view suffering, success, and the way you live your life?

Talk to God:
“Lord, I don’t always understand Your way—but I trust Your plan.”

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Source: https://fulfilleddesire.net/08-08-2025-%f0%9f%94%a5leviticus-chapter-24-holiness-responsibility-and-justice-%f0%9f%93%9c-believe-his-prophets/

August 8, 2025

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Joseph – Faith That Endures
Devotions from the life of a dreamer with character

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14.God Works in the Dark
When everything is silent – yet something happens

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Introduction

There are times when God seems silent. No ray of light, no answer, no sign. We ask: Where is God? Has He forgotten me? Yet precisely in those moments when we see the least, He is often at work the most.

Joseph sat in prison – seemingly abandoned and forgotten. But while he waited, God was already preparing the turning point. God was working – in secret, in silence, in the dark.

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Devotional

“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall be silent.”
Exodus 14:14

Darkness often feels like the end. No light, no direction, no clarity. Everything in us screams for action, for answers, for a way out. But sometimes God doesn’t say, “Do something,” but rather, “Be still. I am acting.”

For Joseph, prison was not a temporary pause but a long season of uncertainty. No plan, no perspective, no call from the palace. And yet – it was in that very darkness that God wrote history. Not visibly, but effectively. Not loudly, but purposefully. Unseen – but not inactive.

This is a biblical principle:
God does not only work when the curtain rises – but behind the scenes.

In Exodus 14, the Israelites stood with their backs to the Red Sea and the Egyptian army approaching. All seemed lost. And yet God didn’t say: “Fight.” He said: “I will fight for you. You shall be still.”
To be still – while the danger approaches? That’s not giving up. It’s radical trust.

God’s silence is never indifference.
His waiting is never forgetfulness.
His darkness is never emptiness – but preparation.

Joseph couldn’t force Pharaoh’s dream. He couldn’t open a door. But he remained faithful. He served. He waited. And in that very waiting, his character was shaped. The years in secret made him ready for the task ahead. God doesn’t form leaders on stage – but in prison.

What grows in the dark develops deep roots.
What is shaped in silence often bears the richest fruit.

We live in a time that celebrates action, speed, and results. But God’s kingdom works differently. With Him, it’s not about how fast we see something – but how deeply we trust, even when we see nothing.

Remember the disciples when Jesus lay dead in the tomb? Three days of darkness. Hopelessness. And yet – in that very darkness, God performed the greatest miracle in history.
Resurrection doesn’t begin with light – but with a sealed tomb.

So remember:

• Don’t confuse God’s silence with His absence.

• Don’t lose trust in the fog.

• Don’t give up while waiting – God is still working.

And if you’re in a dark season today, remember:
God is already on the move. Maybe you don’t see it, but He is preparing something.
Maybe not what you expected – but exactly what you need.

“See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples,
but the LORD rises upon you and His glory appears over you.”
— Isaiah 60:2

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Reflection – What Does This Mean for You?

• Just because you don’t see God doesn’t mean He’s not there.

• Just because it’s quiet doesn’t mean He isn’t speaking.

• Just because you feel stuck doesn’t mean nothing is moving.

God’s ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:9).
And His timing is not our timing.

Waiting time is not wasted time. It’s preparation time.

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What We Can Learn from Joseph

• Patience in the dark means trust in the light.

• God does not forget us – even if people do.

• While we wait, we can stay faithful – that opens the door to God’s work.

• Our story doesn’t end in prison – but in God’s plan.

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Reflection – What Does This Mean for You?

• Is there an area in your life that feels “dark”?

• What helps you trust God in the silence?

• Can you remember a time when you only recognized God’s work in hindsight?

• Where could you be faithful today, even without seeing change?

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Story – “A Light in the Night”

Chapter 1 – The Fall

Klara was 42, a teacher with heart and soul, married, two children. Her life was structured, full, and bursting with energy. But then, during a routine check-up, the diagnosis hit like a hammer: breast cancer – advanced.

“This can’t be,” she whispered at the time, as the doctor spoke with a grave expression. “I’m healthy… I have plans…”

That very day, the storm began: biopsies, conversations, decisions. Her long hair – cut off. Her full calendar – emptied. Her strength – broken.

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Chapter 2 – The Darkness

The first chemotherapy sessions were brutal. Nausea, weakness, sleepless nights. Klara withdrew – from colleagues, from friends, even from God.

She could no longer pray. Everything felt empty.
“Where are you, Lord?” she wrote in her journal. “I can’t feel you. I can’t see you. I don’t understand you.”

Her faith, once a rock, now felt like sand slipping through her fingers. The church service on the screen flickered without depth. Her Bible remained closed. Her hope seemed lost.

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Chapter 3 – The Letter

Three weeks later, she found a letter in her mailbox. Handwritten. No sender.

“You are seen. You are not alone. God is carrying you, even when you can’t feel Him.”

Klara set the letter aside – moved, but skeptical.
“Just words,” she murmured.
And yet: something kept her from throwing it away.

The following week, another arrived. This time with a Bible verse:

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley – you are with me.”
Psalm 23:4

Klara began keeping every letter. She read them at night – sometimes through tears, sometimes with a faint smile. Verses, prayers, little encouragements arrived. Always at the right time. Always like a whisper in the dark.

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Chapter 4 – The Encounter

At the clinic, Klara met a young woman: Mia, in her early 30s, also battling cancer, full of fear and anger.

“I don’t know if I can do this,” Mia said softly one morning at breakfast. “I have no one. And God…? He’s silent anyway.”

Klara paused. Then she said:
“Sometimes He speaks through others. I’ve been getting letters for weeks. I don’t know who from. But they help me believe I’m not forgotten.”

Mia looked at her in surprise.
“You mean… you still believe?”
Klara nodded.
“Not always strongly. But yes. I hold on – even in the fog.”

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Chapter 5 – The Sender

Shortly before her final treatment, Klara happened to meet an older woman in the clinic hallway – Ruth, a former colleague, long since retired.

“I’ve had you on my heart often,” Ruth said gently. “I… wrote you sometimes. Just little thoughts. I didn’t know if you ever got them.”

Klara swallowed hard. Her eyes filled with tears.
“It was you?”
Ruth nodded and smiled warmly.
“I just wanted you to know: You are not alone.”

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Chapter 6 – The Realization

That evening, Klara prayed out loud for the first time again:

“Lord,
I thought You were silent.
But You spoke through Ruth.
I believed You didn’t see me –
but You wrote me letters.
Thank You.
I’m not healed – but I am held.”

She realized: God had never stopped working.
Not on a grand stage.
Not with lightning and thunder.
But in silence. In secret. In the dark.

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Chapter 7 – The Way Back

Months later, Klara sat once again in church – weak, but upright. When asked to share a testimony, she stood hesitantly.

“I’m not at the finish line yet,” she began.
“But I’ve learned: God’s greatest miracles often happen when we think nothing is happening at all.
He works – even when we see nothing.
And sometimes, the light comes – in the form of a handwritten letter.”

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Lessons from the Story

• God doesn’t need light to work – His power unfolds even in darkness.

• People can carry God’s hope without even realizing it.

• Silence doesn’t mean absence. Sometimes God speaks softer so we listen closer.

• The strongest steps of faith aren’t taken in the light – but by trusting through the night.

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Application

• Remember God’s faithfulness in past dark times.

• Speak a word of hope today to someone who is waiting.

• Trust that God is acting – even if you don’t see it yet.

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Prayer

Lord,
sometimes I see nothing – and doubt everything.
But You are faithful, even when I can’t feel You.
Help me trust You when everything feels dark.
Let me believe that You are working –
especially in the silence.
Give me patience, hope, and an open heart
for Your hidden ways.
Amen.

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Key Thought of the Day

God works in the dark – silently, hidden, but powerfully.

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Blessing to Close

The Lord, who did not forget Joseph in the pit,
be your light in your darkness.
May He strengthen your trust,
open your eyes to His quiet work,
and lead you from night into the light of His promise.

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THE SECOND BOOK OF MOSES
Lesson 6: Through the Red Sea

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6.5 The Song of Moses and Miriam
Praise After the Victory

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Introduction

After the people of Israel had crossed the Red Sea and the Egyptians perished in the waters, joy and worship were the natural response. For the first time in the Bible, a full hymn of praise is recorded—the Song of Moses.
It is not a song of war, but of faith, worship, and hope.
It celebrates the present, remembers the past, and looks to the future with confidence. This song became a symbol for all generations: God saves – God judges – God leads.

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Bible Study – The Song of Moses (Exodus 15:1–21)

The song opens festively: “I will sing to the LORD, for He is highly exalted” (v. 1). It is a spontaneous yet structured poem—a poetic response to a miracle that changed the life of the entire nation forever.

1. God’s Victory over the Enemies (vv. 1–10)

The first stanza focuses on God’s direct intervention in history: He is not a passive observer but a mighty warrior who drowned Pharaoh’s chariots and armies in the sea.
The verses are vivid and almost dramatic—the waters cover the enemies “like a stone,” God’s “wrath consumes them like stubble.” This part emphasizes that the power of the Lord is on the side of the oppressed.

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2. The Personal God (vv. 2–3)

Moses speaks of his experience with God in a personal way:
“The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation.”
God is not just the Savior of Israel but Moses’ personal redeemer. This echoes later in David, Isaiah, and the Psalms: God is about relationship, not just principle.

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3. God’s Incomparable Glory (vv. 11–13)

Moses rhetorically asks: “Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods?”
The answer is clear: No one.
God’s nature is described in three traits:
– Holiness (“glorious in holiness”)
– Awe-inspiring power (“awesome in splendor”)
– Miraculous works (“working wonders”)
This emphasizes that God is incomparable—neither to idols nor to human power.

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4. Prophetic Hope (vv. 14–18)

Moses doesn’t stop with a backward look. The song becomes a prophecy:
– “The chiefs of Edom were dismayed…”
– “All the inhabitants of Canaan melted away…”
– “You will bring them in and plant them on the mountain of Your inheritance…”
These statements show that Israel is on the path to the fulfillment of the promise. God not only liberated them—He will complete the journey.

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5. The Role of Women (vv. 20–21)

Miriam, the prophetess, takes up the song and leads the women with tambourine and dance. This is a powerful image of communal worship—men and women, led by the Spirit of God, celebrate the victory together.
Miriam’s repetition of the central message shows: God’s truth must be sung, shared, and passed on.

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Answers to the Questions

Question 1: Read Exodus 15:1–21. What is the content of Moses’ song?

The Song of Moses in Exodus 15 is one of the oldest known hymns of praise in human history. It was sung at a dramatic moment: right after the deliverance at the Red Sea, when the people of Israel saw with their own eyes how God Himself intervened in history to save His children.
This song is not only a hymn of thanksgiving—it is a theological revelation about God’s character, His power, and His future plans.

First, Moses describes the devastating power of God against the Egyptians. He portrays God as a warrior—a metaphor that may seem foreign today but was then a powerful expression of the idea that God takes sides with the oppressed. In a world filled with abuse of power and slavery, this was a revolutionary message: God is not on the side of the rulers but the victims.

Yet the song doesn’t remain stuck in the past. It becomes prophetic: it speaks of how God will lead and plant His people—on the mountain of His inheritance. The building of the temple on Mount Zion is already hinted at here.
The song is thus a retrospective, a praise for the present, and a vision for the future.

Especially powerful is the personal tone Moses strikes:
“The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.”
This shows that faith is not only collective, but deeply personal.
Anyone who has experienced God like Moses cannot help but sing—from the depths of their heart.

At the end, Miriam and the women dance and sing together: “Sing to the Lord, for He is gloriously exalted!”

Thus, the Song of Moses is more than a moment—it is an attitude of life: gratitude, trust, hope, and unwavering belief that God is holy, just, and wonderful.
This song is sung again in Revelation 15 by the redeemed—because God’s character does not change, and His justice will be praised for eternity.

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Question 2: Immanuel Kant said, if God is just, there must be some kind of life after death. Why is this statement true, and how can we learn to trust that one day the long-missing justice will come? How can you find comfort in that hope?

Immanuel Kant, one of the most important Enlightenment philosophers, wasn’t a theologian, but his statement touches on a core biblical truth.
He recognized: If there is a just God, then there must be life after death, because this world holds too much injustice that is never solved or addressed.

We see this injustice everywhere:

– Children abused or killed in wars.
– Innocent people oppressed or murdered.
– Righteous individuals dying in poverty, pain, or loneliness.

If there were no resurrection, no coming day of reckoning, then this injustice would remain forever—then suffering would be ultimately meaningless.

But the Bible offers a different path. It shows that God is not blind to the suffering of His children—and that a day will come when everything will be revealed.
Revelation 15 declares: “For Your righteous judgments have been made manifest.”

Believing in God’s justice means we don’t need to take revenge ourselves.
We can trust: God will bring everything to light.

But how do we learn to trust that promise?

– By relying on God’s track record.
The Song of Moses is an example: God didn’t just speak—He acted. Israel’s deliverance from Egypt was a historical proof of His justice.

– By reminding one another.
Fellowship with other believers helps us remember what God has done—and what He will do.

– By reading the Bible as one big story.
God’s justice runs like a red thread from Genesis to Revelation.

– By praying and entrusting our doubts to God.
God is not afraid of our questions—but invites us to bring them to Him, not against Him.

Comfort arises when we realize: Our suffering is not in vain.
There will be a judgment—not of vengeance, but of holiness and love.
And every oppressed person will hear:

“Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord” (Matthew 25:21).

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Spiritual Principles

• Worship follows salvation. True praise flows from grace experienced.

• God fights for the weak. He is not only Creator, but Liberator.

• Holiness is God’s trademark. None is like Him.

• Prophecy is rooted in history. God’s past faithfulness guarantees future fulfillment.

• Praise is prophetic. Whoever sings today confesses God’s glory for tomorrow.

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Practical Life Application

• Write down your personal “victories.” This will strengthen your faith.

• Learn to use praise as a weapon. Even in crisis—you can sing.

• See injustice with hope. God has the final word, not evil.

• Take time for gratitude. Faith grows through remembrance.

• Live prophetically. Align your daily life with God’s promises.

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Conclusion

The Song of Moses is a heavenly song—it sounds at the beginning of Israel’s journey and again at the end of time, in Revelation 15.
It is the song of those who have passed through water—and sing on the other side.

Whoever experiences God cannot remain silent.
And whoever knows God’s justice can rejoice despite injustice.
Because His song continues.

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Thought of the Day

Praise is remembrance, hope, and battle all at once.
Learn to raise your voice today—not because everything is fine, but because God is faithful.

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Illustration – The Sound Behind the Storm

An American Story of Justice, Hope, and the Song That Did Not Die

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Chapter 1 – After the Wind

New Orleans, Fall 2021.
Hurricane Ida had shaken the city once again. Homes lay in ruins. Hope seemed erased.
Elijah, 31, returned to his hometown—not as a hero, but as a seeker. The son of a pastor, he felt that not only rooftops had been torn away—but his faith as well.

In the makeshift community center lit only by candles, an old woman, Miss Laverne, began to sing:

“I will sing unto the Lord, for He has triumphed gloriously…”

And something stirred within Elijah. A memory. A whisper from the past.

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Chapter 2 – The Sound of Childhood

Georgia, 1995.
Elijah was eight years old when his father set up a tent in a hostile small town. Faith was not welcome.
Black Christians were spat on, threatened, even chased. One night, they had to flee into the woods. But his father sang:

“The LORD is my strength and my song.”

Elijah was terrified, but his father’s voice echoed like a shield in the darkness.
It was the first time Elijah realized: God’s song is a song of survival.

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Chapter 3 – Voices from the Dust

New Orleans, 2021.
Now a preacher himself, Elijah had forgotten how to sing. His faith had grown brittle.
But when Miss Laverne once again began the song—

“The horse and the rider He has thrown into the sea…”

—he felt something ancient, deep, and true begin to resonate.

The room filled with praise.
No microphones. No instruments. Just voices. And tears.
The song became a weapon against despair.

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Chapter 4 – And They Kept Singing

The days passed. Aid came slowly. But the congregation grew—not in numbers, but in depth.

Elijah began to preach again—not out of duty, but from the realization that justice doesn’t always come quickly, but it comes.

The people began rebuilding. Not just homes. But hope.

In the ruins, they sang the Song of Moses—and they believed that the same God who led Israel through the sea would carry them through the night.

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Chapter 5 – The Question of a Nation

A CNN reporter stood before the camera.
In the background: destroyed houses.
In the foreground: a singing congregation.

“Why are you singing?” he asked Elijah.
The answer came quietly, but firmly:

“Because our God is greater than our pain.
We don’t sing because we’ve won—
we sing because He is faithful.”

The interview went viral.

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Chapter 6 – The Legacy of the Song

Five years later.
The church had been rebuilt. It shone again—but its true light wasn’t in its structure, but in its story.

Young people, once homeless, found new purpose through Elijah’s foundation.

One day, a child read from the Book of Revelation:

“And they sang the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb…”

Elijah stood beneath an old oak tree.
He remembered his mother.
The forest in Georgia.
New Orleans after the storm.

He didn’t just hear the child’s voice.
He heard the song.

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Chapter 7 – The Eternal Refrain

In a world full of pain, injustice, and noise,
we need voices that sing—in spite of it all.

For those buried under water—like the Egyptians.
For those brought through it—like Israel.
For those still waiting—for the song that sets them free.

Because God sees.
God hears.
And God will judge—in righteousness.

His song does not end.
It echoes—

In the forests of Georgia.
In the chaos of New Orleans.
In every voice that believes, hopes, and trusts:

“The LORD is my strength and my song.
And He has become my salvation.”

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