Handsof God

Ex.3:19,20 13:3

When Godsent Moses to go and lead the children of Israel out of the bondage of over 400 years. He made it clear that the kingof Egypt will not let them go. Ex.3:19Òbut I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not even by a mighty hand. Since a mighty hand could not doit, God decided to introduce His other hand. V.20 Òso I will stretch out Myhand and strike Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in its midst; and after that hewill let you go.The outstretch hand of God is the other hand. All His creation was evident butit is was not enough for king of Egypt to know who the King of Kings is. The other hand of God; the outstretchhand of God was needed for Òoperation let my people goÓ. The outstretch hand ofGod, is not just for creation but operates with creativity. The Outstretch handanswered on behalf of the children of Israel. The king of Egypt saw creative plagues and he gaveup his power of bondage that was placed over the children of Israel. What is it that has beenresisting the hand of God in your life? Ex.13:3 And Moses said to the people;Remember this day in which you went out of Egypt, out of the house of bondage; forby strength of hand the LORD brought you out of this place. No leavened breadshall be eaten.ÊGo and pray an effective prayer. Ask for the extension of GodÕs hand; theoutstretch Hand of God that answered for the children of Israel, the strength of hand will answeron your behalf in Jesus name. Ê

Yourname

Gen.19:17-26

When all attemptswere in place for Lot to be rescued from the destructionof Sodom and Gomorrah, there was every attempt by Lot not to be saved. Having been repeatedly warned bythe angels, about the plans of God to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, he wanted to stay behind. Gen.19:16and while he lingered, the men took hold of his hand, his wifeÕs hand, and thehands of his two daughters, the LORD being merciful to him, and they broughthim out and set him outside the city. In the package of escape for Lot, his wife and two daughters was the instruction notto look back. The wife looked back and became a pillar of salt. If there wasanyone to look back, it should have been Lotbecause of his lingering spirit. Lotand his two daughters did not look back. Lotwhose name means separation was able to live up to his name. The moment he gotto the city he separated himself from the land of destruction. What name do youcarry? Does your name prophesy to your life? Be very conscious of your name.Your name can be a pointer to your ground of escape in life. LotÕs escape required a total separation from the past;Lot lived by his name because of themercy of God. What is your name? Does your name have or add any meaning to you?

Joke?

Gen.19:12-15

The wordof God gave strong warnings concerning different issues of life. The warningsare meant to make or break anyone that chooses to obey or disobey. For example,1Pet.4:7 the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious andwatchful in your prayers. Despite this warning, you continue toapproach your prayer life with lack of seriousness. Are you one of those thatare always and constantly rushing in and out of their prayer time? The word ofGod is not for decoration; the word of God is for creation. ÊHave you thoughtfor yourself, the reason why the word would have been said if it was not meantfor manifestation? Every step away from fully obeying the word of God is acloser step to full destruction. Also, the failure to take to the word of Godis a passage to a grand destruction. The word can not be taken for a joke. WhenSodom of Gomorrah was to be destroyed, the angel required Lot to go and speak to his sons-in-law and they took Lot for joke. Gen.19:14 so Lot went out and spoke to hissons-in-law, who had married his daughters and said, ÒGet up, get out of thisplace; for the LORD will destroy this city!Ó But to his sons-in-law he seemedto be joking.Does the word of God seem to be a joke to you? Did you said no? If you are onethat does not obey the word of God, you have taken it for a joke. You eitherobey the word and take it with seriousness or disobey the word and take it withno seriousness. There was no further indication that the sons-in-law followed Lot. They must have been destroyed. You can avoiddestruction by taking to the word of God. Ps.107:20 He sent His word tohealed them, And delivered them from their destructions. What He saidto them, He says it to all. LORD, have mercy.Ê ÊÊÊÊÊ

Content

Ex.2:11-22

Moses,from the palace to desert demonstrated the spirit of a leader. He attempted torescue his people from bondage before GodÕs calling in his life. He saw anEgyptian beating a Hebrew, one of his brethren. He killed the Egyptian,thinking none had seen him. When he went out the second day, in his effort to settlea fight between two of his Hebrew brethren, the killing of the Egyptian wasmentioned to him. Moses knew it was no longer a secret. In an effort to escapefrom getting axed for killing the Egyptian, he fled from PharaohÕs palace tothe desert. When Moses had escaped to Midian he helped in delivering thedaughters of Midian priest from their oppressor. He was granted a place to stayby the priest of Midian for helping his daughters. Ex.2:21 then Moses wascontent to live with the man and he gave Zipporah his daughter to Moses.For Moses to be able to continue in his journey of life there was a need forhim to be content in every stage of his journey in life. You never know whereGod is taking you or how He will take you in the journey of life. Yoursituation is not a set back; it is a set stage for where God is taking you. Inhis journey from the palace of Pharaoh, into the desert among sheep, MosesÕ life style wasaltered; but life continued. Does that apply to your case? ÊFocus on God, Godlinesswith contentment is a great gain (1Tim.6:6). God will see you through.Ê

Testimonies

Ps.119:1-40

Testimonyis defined in the dictionary as an evidence in support of a fact or assertion. Testimoniesof God are around you and every where you turn to on this earth. He is thegreat and mighty God of creation. Ps.119:2 blessed are those who keep Histestimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! When you keep Histestimonies you will seek Him; when you seek Him, you will heed Him; and whenyou heed Him, you will be deep in Him. It is absolutely impossible to be aconstant keeper of GodÕs testimonies and not be a seeker of God. Ps.119:14I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches.What you celebrate is what you rejoice in; what you rejoice is also yourcelebration. Are you taking time to observe the LORDÕs testimonies? If you seekHim and know Him, observing His testimonies through meditating will become yoursource of joy. Ps.119:24 Your testimonies also are my delight And mycounselors. Whatever you do not meditate on do not become yourcounselor. Let God be your counselor; He is a mighty counselor. Are youconstantly meditating on the testimonies of God? Meditation is a medicationthat will terminate and convert your trials into testimonies of God. Ask Godtoday to incline your heart to His testimonies And not to covetousness(Ps.119:36).