January 23, 2020: SOAP #3703:  Exodus 6-8; Luke 23

Scripture:  Exodus (NIV) 6:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh: Because of my mighty hand he will let them go; because of my mighty hand he will drive them out of his country.”

Observation:  God had sent Moses to Pharaoh to inform him that God wanted them to take a three-day journey into the wilderness to worship him.  Pharaoh accused them of being lazy and increased their work requirements, making it very difficult for them to meet their quotas.  The Israelites complained to Moses; Moses goes to God.  The above verse is God’s answer to Moses.

Pharaoh, in response to what God was going to do, would “drive them out of his country.”  God was not depending on what Moses could do.  God was not depending on what the Israelite nation could do.  God was only depending on what God could do!!!

In the end, Israel got their freedom and God got the glory!

Application:   God loves to show His power and wisdom on behalf of His children.  He loves it when I depend on Him.  He loves to challenge me with things beyond my capabilities, all the time knowing how HE is going to make it happen.

Prayer:  Lord, Sometimes I wonder how things will get accomplished, but when I look at the situation with faith, I like the way you do things.  I get the blessing of victory, and you get the glory! Amen

Pastor Leon
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