Exodus 16:4 NLT
Then the Lord said to Moses, “Look, I’m going to rain down food from heaven for you. Each day the people can go out and pick up as much food as they need for that day. I will test them in this to see whether or not they will follow my instructions.”
Israel has surrendered the food security it enjoyed under slavery in Egypt for the huge uncertainty of the desert. Regular life rhythms are disturbed and prove ineffective within this new landscape. Life under the starlit skies of the wilderness is completely different to the carefully structured life within urban Egypt. It will require a completely new skill-set and a massive change of perspective. One aspect of this change is the people’s view of God. Under Moses’ leadership and with God’s guidance, this people can expect to discover the skills required to live in a new, alien environment.
Over the past 25 years, Premier has invested in training volunteers and making them available to answer calls to Premier Lifeline – our national helpline offering a listening ear and prayer. These calls carry fears and uncertainties as individuals experience the challenges of changing circumstances. They look for prayer, encouragement and a sense that they are not alone. Over those years, trust has grown, and it is with a clear sense of responsibility that Premier wants to offer a voice of hope for those who find themselves wandering in a wilderness in search of God’s sustenance.
So, aware that society is forever changing and that God always leads people from slavery into freedom, Premier aims to expand its Premier Lifeline throughout this year. It will be recruiting more volunteers and praying that they will encourage and support an additional 50,000 people over the next twelve months. People who need to navigate the wilderness on their way to the Promised Land.
QUESTION: Do you need the encouragement of a listening ear and a prayer?
PRAYER: Today we pray for all those whose burdens are heavy. We pray for the life-giving ministry of Lifeline as it continues to offer encouragement, support and prayer. We pray for the recruitment and training of more Lifeline volunteer listeners who will accompany people in times of wilderness wandering.

Released on 27 May 2020