Moses

February 27

Exodus 15:1-5, 20-21

Giving thanks

When all the Israelites had passed through the sea on dry ground, the Egyptians chased after them with their horses and chariots. But the Lord caused the wheels of their chariots to get stuck, and the Egyptians panicked.

Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea, and the water will come back and drown the whole Egyptian army.”

Moses obeyed the Lord, and the great walls of water on either side came crashing down on the Egyptians, drowning every single one.

When God’s people saw how He had saved them in such a wonderful way, they sang songs of praise and gave thanks.

What is the difference between thanking God and praising God?

When your mom or dad gives you something you have wanted for a long time, or when they do something very special for you, you feel thankful and may give them a big hug.

When you tell your mom that she is the best cook in the whole world, you are praising her. Or you might tell a friend how you admire your dad for his strength because he can lift you off the ground with one arm.

You can thank God for a prayer He has answered, or for the things He does for you every day. You can praise the Lord by telling Him how great He is, or by telling others about His awesome power.

You can thank and praise God with words, with songs, or even by dancing like Miriam did.

Verse for today

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name” Psalm 100:4.