Marah to Elim

And they came to Elim, where were twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.
	Exodus 15:27
Following their time at Marah, God led the children of Israel to Elim, or “mighty ones.” With twelve wells of water and seventy palm trees, God had led them to a wonderful oasis indeed. I’m so glad that the Lord not only takes us to the bitter water of Marah, but to the cool wells of Elim! It’s interesting to note that the palm tree is the only tree in the world which bears more fruit as it gets older. Another fascinating reminder is that there were twelve disciples and seventy more later whom Jesus sent out to minister. I believe this little vignette is the Holy Spirit’s way of saying that the only place we will find true refreshment is when we are “mighty ones” in ministry. “Whatever measure you give out will be the measure you’ll get back,” Jesus told us (see Luke 6:38). At Elim, there’s no murmuring, nothing negative, nothing but refreshment in the place of service. Today, serve someone and bless someone, share your faith, intercede for someone, and be blessed and refreshed yourself in the process. Daily Manna in Facebook. Note : This devotion is penned by Pastor Jon Courson.