Sharing the Word

More often than not the Israelites greeted God’s plans with skepticism. Yet over and over again God defended them and nourished them and guided them.

The Lord saved the Israelites from the sea and brought them safely out of the danger facing them from the Egyptians.

Moses encourages the Israelites to have confidence in the power that God will give them. God will see to it that they overcome the power of Pharaoh.

God continues to offer deliverance to his people. We don’t always understand how he is at work, but we have faith that he is active on our behalf, and we are grateful.

We recall God’s liberation of his people each time we celebrate the Eucharistic meal. God has freed us from oppression and continues to do so.

God tells Moses--and the Israelites--his name. He is “I AM”, the God of their fathers--of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.