Sweet Waters of Marah
God turning bitter seasons into healing springs.
The tree cast into the bitter desert spring.
The big idea
God knows how to throw the cross into your bitter circumstances to bring sweetness.
Opening scripture
“Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink.”
What does “Sweet Waters of Marah” walk through?
Sweet Waters of Marah
Exodus 15:25 · KJV
And the Lord shewed him a tree, which when he had cast into the waters, the waters were made sweet.
In plain English
Then Moses cried out to the Lord, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink.
Living the Truth
In this passage, Exodus invites us into deeper trust and alignment with God. The tree cast into the bitter desert spring. When we apply this truth, peace follows.
“God knows how to throw the cross into your bitter circumstances to bring sweetness.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, write the truth of Exodus 15:25 upon my heart today. Amen.
Write it down
How does the truth of Exodus 15:25 apply to your life today?
Carry This Truth
Walk with confidence knowing God's Word is faithful.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from Exodus 15:25. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- Exodus 15:25
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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