THE GIFT OF A NEW DAWN

  Fri Jan 02, 2026  

Memorise:
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.Psalm 30:5

 

Read:   Exodus 12:30-36

 

Bible In One Year:
Genesis 5-8

 

Hymn:
I'm Pressing On The Upward Way

 

Prayer Point:
Father, please give me a new dawn of favour, in Jesus' name.


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Message

At a time, Israel enjoyed the best in Egypt (Genesis 47:1-11). However, when a new king who didn't know Joseph began to rule, daytime became night for the children of Israel, and their joy turned into sorrow. The Egyptians made life unbearable for them and things became so bad that the sons of the Israelites had death waiting for them even before they were born (Exodus 1:8-22). It was a very dark time for the children of Israel. However, when the Lord decided to turn their night into morning in Exodus 12:42, He judged their enemies and gave them a new dawn.

When God wants to bring a new dawn into a person's life, He will often rise against the enemies he or she might have and deal with them. On that particular night in Exodus 12:42, there was a great cry in Egypt because at least one person died in every Egyptian household. It was so terrible that Pharaoh had to let the Israelites go that same night. He told them to leave Egypt at once with all their flocks and also asked them to bless him. What had been impossible for 430 years became possible in one night (Exodus 12:40-41) because God gave His people a new dawn and judged their enemies. In the name above all names, anything and anyone who wants to keep you in perpetual bondage will experience the judgment of God.

The Israelites' new dawn came with a new economic and financial upgrade. The children of Israel took so much silver and gold from the Egyptians that today's Bible reading says that they spoiled the Egyptians. When you tell someone that you are travelling with your entire household and that fellow still lends you his or her jewellery, knowing that you may never return, that is an unusual kind of favour. When God gives you a new dawn, you will begin to operate in divine favour. The Israelites found favour in the sight of the people who had hated them. I decree that those who refused to help you before will begin to run around to help you from now on, in Jesus' name.

Beloved, Jesus can give you a new dawn today. He can turn your story around and give you beauty for your ashes (Isaiah 61:3). I encourage you to pray today's prayer point with fervency and faith. Cry out to God until He gives you a new dawn, just like He did for the Israelites.


King James Version

Exodus 12:30-36

Exodus 12:30-36
RCCG Hymn

I'm pressing on the upward way

  1. I'm pressing on the upward way.
    New heights I'm gaining t'veryday;
    Still praying as I onward bound
    "Lord, plant my feet on higher ground."

    2. Lord, lift me up and let me stahd,
    liy faith, on Heaven's table-land;
    Where love, and joy, and light abound.
    Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.


  2. My heart has no desire to stay
    Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
    Though some may dwell where these abound.
    My constant aim is higher ground.
  3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise.
    To rest beneath unclouded skies.
    Above earth's turmoil peace is found
    By those who dwell on higher ground.
  4. I long to scale the utmost height.
    Though rough the way, and hard the fight.
    My song, while climbing, shall resound
    Lord, lead me on to higher ground.
  5. Lord, lead me up the mountain side
    I dare not climb without my Guide;
    And, heaven gained, I'll gaze around.
    With grateful heart from higher ground.

 


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