God promised Moses that He would deliver Israel from the bondage of slavery under Pharaoh. However, this promise did not seem to be happening very quickly, and things seemed to be getting worse by the day. Pharaoh made life harder and harder for Israel (Exo. 5:1-21), and when Moses asked the Lord why He had done this (Exo. 5:22-23), the Lord responded graciously that He would be with His people and He would bring about their deliverance (Exo. 6:1-9).

We often experience difficult times in the desert, and may feel that God has abandoned us and forgotten us. Maybe you have lost your job, or you have been diagnosed with cancer; maybe you feel that you are in a spiritual desert.

The Lord makes a profound statement to Moses to reassure him. "I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God, and you shall know that I am the LORD your God" (Exo. 6:7).

God is not some distant being beyond the reach of our prayers; He is a personal God. He is your God. He is a God who longs for a personal relationship with His children, and He will fulfill His promises to His people. This personal relationship is possible for us by God's sending His Son, Jesus Christ, to be the offering once for all (Heb. 10:16).

So today, take joy in knowing the LORD God is your God who calls you His own.

1. When do you feel the closest to God?
2. When do you feel the furthest from God?
3. How has God fulfilled His promises to you in your life?