The beginning of Exodus

Reading: Exodus 1-3

The beginning of Exodus continues our theme of God providing blessings through nature. Moses is saved by a basket made of reeds and the river which carries him to Pharaoh's daughter. Then in chapter 3 God appears to Moses as a burning bush. God does not chose something of man to reveal himself to Moses, but rather sends him away from man, through a sheep, to His holy mountain where He reveals himself through two potent symbols of nature- the bush and the fire.

God teaches us about Him through nature. Its beauty forces us to stop and praise Him, its silence helps us to hear His voice and His creation reveals His nature to us in visual parables.

If you want to really understand what I mean see if you can get a copy of John Stott's 'The Birds; Our Teachers' (Candle Books, 2007, UK). This great book illustrates just some of the lessons the Creator can teach us through His birds. Or better yet, go out into nature and discover for yourself. And take your children with you.