Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Exodus 4 - 7 (31st Jan)

I really thank God for everyone of you who contributed to the devotion for the last few days when I was not around. God bless all of you and His hands is upon you.

Exodus 4
Moses received his call from the Lord. His destiny was revealed to him, but he was afraid. God then asked Moses what was in his hand and he replied "A staff". With that God assured him with 2 miracles, turning his staff into snake (v 3, 4) and turning his hand to leprous and back to normal (v 7, 8). I don't know why he really still afraid. If i really got chance to be a burning bush, my walking stick turning to snake and my hands like snow, I will be awed and follow without asking.

Then Moses also afraid he can't speak well (v 10), and God assured him that He will help him to speak and will teach him what to say (v.11). I really need this from the Lord. Many times I asked the Lord to help me in my speech. You too can ask from the Lord in your speech and may it be words of encouragement and affirmation that comes forth from your mouth.

Hey people, each time if God calls you, be obedient to the call. God was angry with Moses (v 14) because after God assured him so many times, he was still reluctant to walk in the destiny until God had to send Aaron to accompany Moses (v 15).

Exodus 5
"Let my people go" this is the word that God commanded Moses to bring to Pharaoh. God wanted the Israelites to be free so they could worship the Lord (v 1). God knows the cry of the hearts of the Israelites and God sent Moses to the rescue. But the Israelites were angry because it made them suffered even more because Pharaoh said they were lazy.

2 things you can learn from here:
1. God wants us to be free and worship Him
2. Be a warrior of light in your workplace or school. Continue to shine. Do not allow people to say that you are lazy. Do your best even you felt unjustified.

That was what happened to the Israelites. They will feeling unjustified and lots of unsatisfaction and they blame the prophet of God for their suffering.

Exodus 6
God promised Moses that He will deliver the people out of Egypt. You can ask the Lord to free you from bondage and He will :-

1. Bring you out from under the yoke of bondages (v6)
2. Free you from slaves to sin (v6)
3. Redeem you with His outstretched arm (v6)
4. Take you as His own child (v7)
5. He will be our Father (v7)


So this day, make this your prayers. especially we are entering into Sanctification Week. May the Lord sanctify you and set you free. May His hands be upon your life. God bless.