Get Moving #devotional by B J Bassett

 

Get Moving

 

God said to Moses: “Why cry out to me? Speak to the Israelites. Order them to get moving. Hold your staff high and stretch your hand out over the sea: Split the sea! The Israelites will walk through the sea on dry ground. Exodus 14:15-16 MSG

Kara was trapped in an abusive marriage, and it took a lot of courage for her to leave the violent situation. There was no way she could do it alone. A compassionate friend provided a place for Kara to stay where she felt safe.

Kara’s story reminds me of the Israelites when they left slavery behind and escaped. When they reached the Red Sea, they felt trapped by the vast expanse of water before them and the Egyptians thundering at their heels behind them. Yet God not only said, “Get moving.” He was with them, providing their escape.

Whatever terrible trouble we are in, we are not alone. God is with us. He goes before us, and He is behind us. Are you in a situation like Kara and the Israelites were? Is God leading you out with the words, “Get moving?”

Every day, my Protector, I seek Your direction of when to stay and when to get moving. Nudge me in the direction You are leading me today, I pray. Amen.

Reprinted from

The King’s Daughters

BJ Bassett

B. J. Bassett encourages others as an author, teacher and speaker. Her books include a contemporary novel, Gillian’s Heart; a historical novel Lily; Sweet Charity; A Touch of Grace—The G.R.A.C.E. Ministries Story; and coauthor of a children’s devotional My Time with God, Focus on the Family, Heritage Builders, with over 55,000 copies sold.

 

As a contributing writer, publications consist of Writer’s Handbook 2000, The Writer, and The Focus on the Family Guide to Growing a Healthy Home, Wolgemuth& Hyatt, Publishers, Inc.—consistently on Bookstore Journal’s Best-selling Christian Books List from November 1990 - February 1991, and voted the 10 Best Books for 1990 by Today’s Christian Woman.

 

Magazines, devotional booklets, curriculum and newspaper publishers include Focus on the Family, Woman’s World, The Quiet Hour, Pathways to God, Devotions, Harcourt Brace, WordAction, Gospel Publishing and Times Standard (newspaper).

 

She teaches writing workshops at Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR and at writer’s conferences. As a speaker for Stonecroft Ministries, she tells her story of rejection and acceptance, not only in life, but as a writer as well. She also offers book talks, including discussion questions and shares the journey -- from the seed of an idea to a published book.

 

She enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, knitting, munching warm scones oozing with butter and strawberry jam and sipping earl grey tea.