Out of Egypt

And they stayed there [in Egypt] until Herod's death. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: "I called my son out of Egypt." (Matthew 2:15 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• Joseph, the son of Israel, settled his family in Egypt. Although Joshua did not lead them out of Egypt, he led them into the Promised Land - Israel. Another Joseph fled there with his wife and infant son, Jesus. But at the appropriate time, he led his family out of Egypt and back to Israel - the Promised Land. Just marvel for a moment on the significance of the names. Israel means "may God prevail." Joseph means "Jehovah gives increase." Joshua means "Jehovah saves" - even more startling when you realize that the name Joshua in Greek is Jesus.

Pray today:

• For the people of Emmanuel College to rejoice in being led out of the oppressive bondage of debt, for us to exalt in the prevailing power of our God to save and to open a way forward, for us to trust him to give increase and provision for what he calls us to do.

Pray for the top three needs of Emmanuel College:

• To hear the Word of the Lord regarding life after debt and our vision for an expanded mission for 2019 and beyond.
• To enroll more than 1000 students in August 2019.
• To continue reducing our debt over the next five years with the purpose of becoming debt-free.

Pray for upcoming events and activities:.

• Spring Semester enrollment in January 2019 to exceed expectations because of better retention and larger numbers of new students, and for a total enrollment of 900 or more.
• New Beginnings Spiritual Emphasis, January 10-13, 2019.
• Successful recruiting at Accelerant in Gatlinburg, TN, January 31-February 3, 2019. 
• Scholars' Day recruiting events on campus in February 2019.
• Spring Preview recruiting event on campus, March 22-24, 2019.
• EC Serve trips for 2019 in the planning stages to Alaska, Appalachia, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Myanmar, and Panama.
• For special projects to begin in 2019 to construct and remodel facilities debt-free, including improvements to Wellons Residence Hall, construction of the Collins agricultural teaching/lab building, obtaining lead gifts to expand the dining hall and improve academic facilities, and for wisdom in fundraising, planning, and implementation. 

Pray First! Pray Through!