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Photizo Daily Devotion
November 27, 2015

A SHARP DISTINCTION

Exodus 9:4 (MSG) God will draw a sharp line between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt. Not one animal that belongs to the Israelites will die

In enjoying the covenants of God, there is always a distinction. There will always be a marked difference between the experiences that the ones under a covenant enjoy and that those not under it don’t . This was evident in the land of Egypt during the plagues. It didn’t matter how closely located the possessions of Israel were to that of the Egyptians, there was still a sharp line between them.

You cannot serve God and remain the same and be indistinguishable. What brings other people down is the same circumstance that you soar over because you are under the shadow of the Almighty (Psalms 91:1). Isaac had this grace so strong upon him such that the ground responded differently to him even in a severe famine  (Gen 26:12). The soil could not give the weather or climate as an excuse to Isaac; it just had to respond to the blessing upon Isaac. Esther was a beauty paegent contestant like no other (Esther 2:15). A thousand beautiful women may have gone before her, but there was a mark of distinction on her. Everyone around her responded to it.

As part of covenant faithfulness, God is set to distinguish you as this year rolls to a close. The covenant under which you operate is not a quiescent one. It is living, life-transforming and news-making. Others may be fearful of the ills of the coming days, but you are excited because God crowns the year with His personal bounty of goodness (Psalm 65:11). The nations may tremble under the siege of terror,  but you dwell in the secret place of the Most High. Businesses may be experiencing a profit downturn,  but your path shines brighter and brighter unto the perfect day (Prov 4:18).

CONFESSION: My case is different. In all that I do,  I am only permitted to experience the goodness of God. My testimony makes