Exodus 15:22-27 – “Then Moses had Israel set out from the Red Sea, and they went out into the wilderness of Shur; and they went three days in the wilderness and found no water. ²³ And they came to Marah, but they could not drink the waters of Marah, for they were bitter; therefore it was named Marah. ²⁴ So the people grumbled at Moses, saying, “What shall we drink?” ²⁵ Then he cried out to Yahweh, and Yahweh showed him a tree; and he threw it into the waters, and the waters became sweet.  There He set for them a statute and a judgment, and there He tested them. ²⁶ And He said, “If you will earnestly listen to the voice of Yahweh your God, and do what is right in His sight, and give ear to His commandments, and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have put on the Egyptians; for I, Yahweh, am your healer.”  ²⁷ Then they came to Elim where there were twelve springs of water and seventy date palms, and they camped there beside the waters.”

I pray that God’s abundance be visible in each life and that all crooked places be made straight.   I ask that the obstacles be smoothed and the opposition dismantled.   I pray for you to have wisdom to know, faith to believe, and courage to do His purposes.

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word, something captured my thoughts, demanding more in-depth consideration.   Exodus 15:22-27 was the catalyst to further thought and deeper study.

Israel had just witnessed the incredible Red Sea miracle.  Their faith and courage were at a high-water mark.  In the strength of that victory, they went three days into the wilderness (a type of life).   But there was no water or bitter, undrinkable water.  It took just three short days to forget the miracle and focus on the natural.   That is incredible!

God showed Moses a tree (a type of Christ).  He threw the tree into the bitter waters (a type of life trials).  The tree (Christ) made the water drinkable.   God tested them!  That demands more study, but in every trial, there is a proving (not to God but to ourselves) of the level and duration of our trust. 

Then, a promise that is beyond astounding in Exodus 15:26. Many relegate this to them then and only then.   I’m afraid I have to disagree based on the next verse and the typology therein.

God’s promise was divine health.  We not only do not have the same promise, but by our actions and subconscious thoughts, we demonstrate that we do not believe it.  Is that harsh?   Only if it is meant to condemn, but if I saw it to challenge and inspire us, it is not a harsh statement.

They came to Elam – 12 springs of water (type of the 12 Apostles) and their ministry to people (waters).   The seventy date palms (a type of the 70 Sent out by Jesus to bring the Word of Life).  This is typological of New Testament Ministry.  If that is correct, then this conditional promise is available now!

We have a better covenant established upon better promises.  You cannot have better if you have less than the previous one.  Remember, we are “in” Christ, and He is” in” us.  Therefore, whatever He ever did, He does.  Every Promise, not explicitly declared to a select group, is available for us Now!

I urge everyone to “Claim Your Heritage Now!”  Determine that you will be satisfied with nothing less.   This is not theory or wishful thinking.  This is not only for the super saints but also for obedient believers.   It is yours for the taking; take it.

Have a great day of victory in Jesus, and begin to live your Heritage as a Believer!