Melissa Mercado

Take courage

During this time, this is what's keeping me up and running. Thank you, dear Lord. Thank you.

Joshua 1:7 (MSG), Joshua 1:8 (MSG), Joshua 1:9 (MSG)

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Aaron, just sanctified, did this?

Aaron, the priest who had just undergone that detailed sanctification process, he was the one who made the calf? We have so high expectations of leaders that God's sanctified and placed before us... let…

Exodus 30:37 (MSG), Exodus 30:38 (MSG)

Not for you

Reading the ingredients and recipe for this mixture - and being a cooking and baking lover - I couldn't help but wonder if this incense could be made today. Then I read verses 37-38. I dare not even…

Exodus 30:37 (MSG), Exodus 30:38 (MSG)

"That's where I'll meet you"

God said He'll meet the Israelites at the place He made holy.  I can't help but feel wonder at those words...     Let's assume we - you and I - are the Israelites, His people. Actually, let's not "assume…

Exodus 29:42 (MSG), Exodus 29:43 (MSG), Exodus 29:44 (MSG), Exodus 29:45 (MSG), Exodus 29:46 (MSG)

For and with us

God works for us and with us. :)

Exodus 23:30 (MSG), Exodus 23:31 (MSG)

Not me, YOU

It is not because of me or my skills... It is because YOU are with me. What a relief! :) I love You. Thank you.

Exodus 3:11 (MSG), Exodus 3:12 (MSG)

Joseph's bones

Just curious... did the Hebrews take Joseph's bones with them when they left Egypt with Moses? I guess I'll need to continue my reading plan to find out. :) Exodus, here I come.

Genesis 50:25 (MSG), Genesis 50:26 (MSG)

Lies-Consequences for all

This is a clear example of how lies can bring about consequences... not only to the one lying, but also to others. There can be unforeseen and unexpected consequences to our lies... it is a snowball effect.…

Genesis 26:9 (MSG), Genesis 26:10 (MSG)

To comfort and love...

I have to agree with a previous note I read today. It is very refreshing to read this passage, and understand what's going on with Isaac. He had just lost his mother... and was out in the field meditating...…

Genesis 24:62 (MSG), Genesis 24:63 (MSG), Genesis 24:64 (MSG), Genesis 24:65 (MSG), Genesis 24:66 (MSG), Genesis 24:67 (MSG)

Asked for a woman's opinion?

This appears a little different to me, when considering the historical and cultural context of the time... Abraham's servant wanted to leave the next morning with Rebekah, back to Abraham and Isaac --…

Genesis 24:57 (MSG)

Indeed great news...

... These were great news, cause now Abraham knew he could find a wife for Isaac among his people. Abraham was not simply sharing his family's joy... he was thinking as a father, and one who wanted to…

Genesis 22:20 (MSG), Genesis 22:21 (MSG), Genesis 22:22 (MSG), Genesis 24:15 (MSG)

Father gave wood to son to carry

Abraham gave the wood to be used to sacrifice the offering to Isaac. Isaac carried it... and Isaac was to be the sacrifice. Can't help but think of God the Father, Jesus, and the cross.

Genesis 22:6 (MSG)

God was so merciful to them!

Yes, God was merciful... and how many times He's merciful to me. Even knowing what He wants me to do, what I need to run away from, I hesitate... I drag my feet. It is not always easy to follow God's…

Genesis 19:16 (MSG)

10 years, and counting!

Ten years have passed since Abram believed God, and arrived at Canaan... Still, no land of his. Still, no heir. It is understandable why he agreed to Sarai's idea of having a heir through Hagar (the Egyptian…

Genesis 16:3 (MSG)

God confirms

Again, God confirms what He had said to Abram... third time. God doesn't have to do this, but in His infinite love for us... and because He knows us, He chooses to speak, reinforce, confirm what He has…

Genesis 13:14 (MSG), Genesis 13:15 (MSG), Genesis 13:16 (MSG), Genesis 13:17 (MSG)

Move, steadily

Abram heard God's voice, and responded to it. He knew he needed to take his family to the land promised to him (Canaan). Time passed. Circumstances didn't quite look favorable to him... I mean, God was…

Genesis 12:9 (MSG)