Then you shall say to your son, “We were Pharaoh’s slaves in Egypt. And the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand.”

Deuteronomy 6:21

Whenever I visit shut-ins, I usually appreciate their stories. They will tell me how they met their spouse, when their children were born, and other special stories. Sometimes they say, “Well, I know I told you this story before,” but I’ll say, “Tell me again!” Their stories usually reveal how God was involved in their lives, so I’m happy to hear their stories again! And why not? God told his people to keep telling the story of the Red Sea rescue: “And the Lord brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand” (Deuteronomy 6:21). We can imagine how the Israelite children listened carefully about how God saved their parents. So, tell your family and others how God has blessed you! And do it again!

Paul Hoffman
Parma, OH

Dear Father, thank you for being involved in my stories! Help me to share your goodness with my family today. Amen.

Reflect: When you hear a special story from a family member, write it down and thank God!

Read: Deuteronomy 26:5-10 and Acts 12:1-17