Daily Bible Reading, December 2022: God’s Renewing Word of JoySýnishorn

December 12

Introduction

Today’s reading includes the song of Moses’s sister Miriam, who leads the women in singing and dancing. After passing through the waters of the Red Sea, Moses leads the people into the desert. The people complain because they have gone without water for three days. They arrive at Marah, and the LORD instructs Moses on how to make the bitter water fit to drink.

Scripture Reading

Exodus 15:19-27

Today’s Key Verse: Exodus 15:21

Miriam sang for them: “Sing to the LORD, because he has won a glorious victory; he has thrown the horses and their riders into the sea.”

Reflect

The Israelites danced and sang after God delivered them from the Egyptians. How will you praise God today? How did God provide for the Israelites after they complained? What did the LORD promise (verse 26)?

Pray

Gracious God, I trust in your promises and in your steadfast love and care. You are with me each day, guiding me, providing for my needs, and sustaining me with your Word. In your holy name, I pray. Amen.

And now, join us praying for Christians in Burkina Faso who risk being persecuted for studying the Bible. Lord God, believers in Burkina Faso face risks and rifts within their families when they seek to live a faithful life, grounded in your Word. But thanks to Bible Society supporters, they are able to receive their first Bibles, enabling them to grow in knowledge of you. Their relationship with you, Lord God, has become strong and their spiritual life is blossoming and their love for you is increasing day by day. We pray, dear God, for continued efforts to distribute Scripture and engage people in your Word throughout West Africa. Amen.

Tomorrow’s Reading

Exodus 16:1-21: The LORD provides the Israelites with food in the desert.