Unusual Victory at your lowest point

Dear friend,

The victories of God are unusual in that they do not come with weak persuasions but with a strong hand.  What does this mean?

Exodus 6[1]  Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.

As you also study Exodus 5, you may liken yourself to Moses just before God spoke these words. Perhaps, like Moses your previous well meaning initiatives have turned to a fiasco. You find yourself unequally yoked to strange partners, chained by your greed and passions.  Even after many years toiling in the wilderness for your father-in-law, you hear God and you launch on your assignment only to be resisted firmly and make little progress. Your “Pharaoh” does not just say “No”…but in a rage increases the bondage, scatters the people to more fruitless searches, disasters to distract them and unites them only in complete disdain of you and your tactless cries.  You have sunk to your lowest point and wonder what next…and join Whitney Houston to sing the words of R. Kelly…you imagine that you can not bounce back…but your imaginations insult the King of kings.

“…About to lose my breath … There’s no more fighting left … Sinking to rise no more… Searching for that open door.   And every road that I’ve taken …Led to my regret…And I don’t know if I’m gonna make it…Nothing to do but lift my head…I look to you …I look to you…And when all my strength is gone…In you I can be strong…I look to you…I look to you…And when melodies are gone….In you I hear a song, I look to you …” sings Whitney

Indeed look up to God for great strength. When God says “ Now” it does not mean “later”.  Some implications of His strong hand:

1. Past frustrations, previous victories , mockery, distractions, popularity, or lack of it, or sudden deterioration of your situation are all irrelevant.
2. The length of time in bondage…whether your trouble is generational or a lighter genre is of no consequence
3. Inability to fathom how God will move is evidence of a strong hand and the sudden nature of change proves this is an unstoppable force at work.
4. The strong hand of God forces the strength of all opposition to work to your favour
5. It is the strong immortal untiring hand of God holding us that keeps us and not our mortal hands  holding God.

Exodus 12 [35]  And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: [36]  And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that they lent unto them such things as they required. And they spoiled the Egyptians.

When God freed the children of Israel they spoiled the Egyptians and were given their treasures and wealth.  It was the gold, fabrics and wealth transferred that was used to build the Tabernacle and its precious objects and symbols of God.  God is transferring wealth into your hands. These are not gifts of Sodom that come with errors, confusion and unquenchable thirsts, but ordained wealth to nurture God’s purpose through you.  Indeed, you were told all riches will make you sin… but these blessings do not add any sorrows to your life.  Instead they will make you sing a new song …composed by a fulfilled Moses and the Lamb of God.

Rev. 15: [3]  And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints. [4]  Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

Trust in Him and get yourself equipped for what’s coming…your sudden change.  Understand how to handle Kingdom wealth…take a basic accounting course to be a better steward…learn how to use spreadsheets…invest in skills and wisdom to handle wealth…sing the song of the fulfilled…start something new and fresh for God…move forward in Him.

For getting some Bible perspective on your finances, there are some good internet links you can start from  David Ramsey, Bible Money Matters, Christian Personal Finance.    But most importantly my friend, never forget the Blood of Jesus.  If all that happened to Moses was merely a shadow and so much was accomplished with the blood of animals - consider the boldness, grace, liberty and victory we  have in the New Covenant in Christ Jesus and the power in the Blood of Jesus.  With an unveiled face let your lifted eyes remain always lifted to Him who has given you a new song.

As you behold the King of kings…Remember - Now is the appointed time.

May Jesus Christ always reign in you.  Amen

Sincerely,

Bode